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James  H.  Rice  Co. 

Manufacturers ,  Importers  and  Dealers  in 

Art  and  Ornamental  Glass 

Sand  Blast,  Chipped,  Embossed  Glass,  Etc. 

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Plate  and  Window  Glass 


Established  1872 


Office  and  Salesroom  80  and  82  Wabash  Avenue 
Warehouses  34  to  40  South  Water  Street 
CHICAGO,  ILL.,  U.S.A. 


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HIS  book  of  designs  presented  represents  the 
most  complete  line  of  art ,  ornamental  and  other 
various  kinds  of  glass,  also  framed  mirrors,  etc., 
ever  put  before  the  trade.  We  especially  call 
your  attention  to  our  “up-to-date”  designs  of 

art  glass,  which  cannot  be  excelled  in  point  of  artistic 
work.  We  have  spared  no  expense  with  our  artists  in 
making  up  the  finest  and  most  artistic  designs  procure- 
able. 

The  Art  Nouveau  designs,  as  shown  on  pages  17  to 
20  and  36  to  39,  are  designs  that  are  very  pleasing  to 
the  eye,  and  when  made  up  and  set  in  the  sash  they 
cannot  be  excelled.  All  designs  of  art  and  ornamental 
glass,  as  shown  in  catalogue  (except  figured,  Florentine, 
etc.),  are  made  to  order,  and  generally  require  one  to 
two  weeks  before  shipping. 


*VI*y  LIBRARY 

COLUMBIA  UNIVERSE 


Copyrighted  1905,  by  the  James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


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A-15  85c  sq.  ft. 


A-12  85c  sq.  ft. 


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A-19  85c  sq.  ft. 


A-20  75c  sq,  ft. 


A-21  85c  sq.  ft. 


Newest  Designs  of  Leaded  Clear  Glass 


A-18  $1,00  sq.ft. 


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A-22  70c  sq.  ft. 


With  white  and  black  opal  glass  trimmings 
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A-24  $1.10  sq.ft. 


A-29  $1.00  sq.  ft.  A-30  $1.10  sq.  ft. 


A-31  $1.20  sq.ft. 


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A-32  $1.00  sq.ft. 


A-33  $1.20  sq.ft. 


A-34  $1.35  sq.ft. 

Geometrical  Shaped  Clear  Leaded  Glass 

Made  in  stylish  designs  as  above.  Also  furnished  in  Colonial,  Florentine 


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A-36  $1.10  sq.ft. 


A-38  $1.00  sq.  ft. 


A-47  95c  sq.  ft. 


A-48  $1.00  sq.ft. 


A-49  $1.20  sq.  ft. 


A-50  $1.00  sq.  ft. 


Geometrical  Shaped  Clear  Leaded  Glass 

These  may  also  be  furnished  in  Colonial,  etc.,  same  as  shown  on  preceding  page 
Special  attention  is  called  to  the  fact  that  these  designs  are  absolutely  new 


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A-51  $1.10  sq.ft. 


Clear  Crystal  Sheet  and  Crackeled  Glass 

Elaborate  designs.  For  beauty  these  have  never 
been  excelled  in  this  class  of  work 


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A-70  $3.35  sq.  ft. 


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A-71  $3.35  sq.  ft. 


Leaded  Crystal  Sheet  and  Crackled  Glass 

Most  intricate  shapes — the  embodiment  of  high  designers’  art 


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A-72  $1.70  sq.ft. 


A-73  $1 .70  sq.  ft. 


A-77  $1.50  sq.ft. 


A-74  $1.85  sq.ft. 


A-75  $1.70  sq.ft. 


A -78  $1.70  sq.ft. 


A-79  $1.70  sq.  ft. 


A-80  $1.85  sq.ft. 


A-81  $2.00  sq.ft. 


A-82  $1.50  sq.ft. 


New  Designs  of  Leaded  Crystal  Sheet  Glass 
and  Beveled  Plate  Glass 


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A-94  $2.75  sq.  ft. 


A-95  $2.95  sq.  ft. 


Leaded  Beveled  Plate  Glass 


The  most  intricate  and  harmonious  designs  yet  offered 
If  set  in  copper  instead  of  lead,  50  cents  per  square  foot  additional 


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A-101  $2.35  sq.  ft. 


A-102  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


A-104  $2.70  sq.  ft. 

Perfectly  New,  Elaborate  Designs  of  Leaded  Beveled  Plate  Glass 


If  set  in  copper  instead  of  lead,  50c  per  square  foot  additional 


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A-107  $1.70  sq.ft. 


A-108  $1.35  sq.ft. 


A- 109  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A-110  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A-112  $1.25  sq.ft. 


Designs  from  Ancient  Egypt 


Odd  and  attractive 

Made  of  lightly  tinted,  variegated  and  opal  cathedral  glass,  leaded 


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A-115  $2.95  sq.ft. 


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Variegated  Cathedral  and  Opalescent  Leaded  Glass 

Light  tints.  In  graceful  designs 


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A-122  $1.85  sq.  ft. 


A-124  $2.10  sq.ft. 


$2.10  sq.ft.  A-125  $1.70  sq.ft. 


A-129  $2.10  sq.ft. 

Leaded  Crystal  Sheet  Glass,  Varied  with  Black, 

White  and  Colored  Opalescent  Glass 

Beautiful  designs,  drawn  in  charming  taste 


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A-131  $1.70  sq.  ft. 


A-130  $2.10  sq.ft. 


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A-132  $1.25  sq.  ft. 


A-133  $1.25  sq.  ft. 


A-134  $1.25  sq.  ft. 


A-135  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A-136  $1.25  sq.  ft. 


A-137  $1.25  sq.ft. 


A-138  $1.45  sq.ft. 


A-139  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A- 140  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


A-141  $2.10  sq.ft. 


Colored  Opalescent  and  Variegated  Cathedral  Glass  Designs 

Leaded.  Very  attractive.  Some  of  them  witlr  beveled  plate  glass,  as  shown 


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A-142  $2.35  sq.  ft. 


A-143  $2.35  sq.  ft. 


A-144  $2.35  sq.ft. 


A-145  $2.35  sq.  ft. 


A-146  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A- 147  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A- 148  $1.35  sq.ft. 


A-149  $1.50  sq.ft. 


A-150  $1.85  sq.  ft. 


A-152  $1.85  sq.ft. 


A-153  $1.85  sq.  ft. 


Leaded  Opalescent  and  Beveled  Plate  Glass 

Warm  colors,  harmoniously  arranged 


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A-154  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


A-155  $1.70  sq.ft. 


■A-156  $2.50  sq.ft. 


A-159  $2.50  sq.ft. 


A- 157  $1.70  sq.ft. 


A-158  $3.00  sq.  ft. 


A-160  $2.50  sq.ft. 


A-161  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


A-162  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


Richly  Colored  Leaded  Opalescent  Glass 


The  glass  itself  must  be  seen  to  be  fully  appreciated 


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A-163  $3.60  sq.  ft.  A-165  $3.15  sq.  ft..<  A-166  $3.15  sq.  ft.  A-167  $2.35  sq.  ft. 

The  above  is  our  very  latest  “Parisian”  work  of  art,  by  our  most  skilled  artist.  Made  up  in  opalescent  and  medium 

and  light  tints.  Cannot  be  excelled  in  artistic  point  of  beauty 


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A- 168  $2.35  sq.  ft.  A-170  $2.85  sq.  ft.  A-171  $2.50  sq.  ft.  A-172  $2.85  sq.  ft. 

Our  very  latest  “Parisian”  designs.  Made  up  in  liglit  tints;  used  for  doors,  transoms,  dining-room  windows,  etc. 

None  like  them  on  the  market.  The  above  is  far  excelled  when  seen  in  reality 


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A- 176  |4.50  sq.ft.  A-177  |6.00  sq.  ft. 

Made  up  in  opalescent  and  variegated  glass.  They  are  carried  out  in  a  way  far  superior  to  that  represented  above 


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A-178  $3.60  sq.ft.  A- 180  $3.60  sq.  ft.  A-181  $3.15  sq.  ft.  A-182  $4.50  sq.  ft. 

Made  up  in  opalescent,  medium  and  light  tints,  and  carried  out  in  the  most  artistic  manner 


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A-183  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


A-185  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


A. 186  $2.50  sq.ft. 


A-184  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A- 187  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


A-188  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A-189  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


Richly  Colored  Leaded  Opalescent  Glass 


Quaint  shapes.  Note  the  arrangement  and  contrast  of  colors.  Very  effective  when  made  up 


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A-191  $5.00  sq.  ft. 


A-192  $3.50  sq.ft. 


A-196  $2.25  sq.  ft. 


A-195  $2.75  sq.  ft. 


A- 197  $2.25  sq.ft. 

Opalescent  Glass,  Leaded 

\\  e  submit  these  designs  as  being  the  newest  and  best  produced. 

effective  when  the  glass  itself  is  seen 


A- 198  $2.95  sq.ft 


Much  more 


A-193  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


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The  Artist’s  Dream 

Absolutely  the  highest  and  best  in  the  glass  man’s  art.  The  product  of 
years  of  study  and  progress,  and  can  be  seen  best  in 
all  its  beauty  in  the  glass  itself 
Prices  and  information  on  application 


Variegated  Cathedral  and  Opalescent  Leaded  Glass 


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Neat  and  tasteful  designs 


Leaded  Opalescent  Glass 


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Examples  of  the  best  in  Holland’s  art,  which  need  no  words  of  commendation.  Very  effective  when  made  up 


Leaded  Colored  Glass 


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Descriptive  of  medieval  times,  giving  the  most  pleasing  effects 


Church  Designs 


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A-233  $1.70  sq.ft. 


A-234  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


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A-235  $2.10  sq.ft. 


$1.50  sq.  ft. 


A-237  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


A-238  1.50  sq.ft. 


Leaded,  Variegated  and  Opal  Cathedral  Glass 


Symphonies  of  color,  in  majestic  designs 


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A-239  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


A-240  $2.35  sq.ft. 


A-241  $2.35  sq.ft. 


A-242  $2.35  sq.ft. 


A-245  $2.35  sq.  ft.  A-246  $2.35  sq.  ft.  A-247  $2.25  sq.  ft. 

New  Leaded  Beveled  Plate  Glass  Designs 

If  metal-coppered  sash,  add  50  cents  per  sq.  ft.  to  above  prices 


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A-249  $2.50  sq.  ft7 


A-251  $3.75  sq.  ft. 


Leaded  Beveled  Plate  Glass 

In  accurately  proportioned  designs 
If  metal-coppered  sash,  add  50  cents  per  sq.  ft.  to  above  prices 


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A-254  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


A-256  $2.35  sq.  ft. 


A-255  $2.50  sq.ft. 


A-257  $2.75  sq.ft. 


A-259  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


$2.50  sq.  ft. 


A-262  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


A-261  $2.10  sq.ft. 


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A-260  $1.85  sq.  ft. 


Leaded  Beveled  Plate  Glass,  with  White  and  Black  Opal  Glass 

Trimmings 

New  and  approved  designs 

If  metal-coppered  sasli,  add  50  cents  per  sq.  ft.  to  above  prices 


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A-266  $3.10  sq.ft. 


A-268  $3.00  sq.ft. 


A-270  $3.75  sq.  ft. 


A-269  $3  35  sq.  ft. 


A-265  $3  35  sq.  ft. 


A-267  $3.00  sq.  ft. 


A-271  $3  75  sq.  ft. 


A-272  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


Leaded  Beveled  Plate  Glass 

We  challenge  all  competitors  to  produce  the  equal  of  the  above  designs 
If  metal-coppered  sash,  add  50  cents  per  sq.  ft.  to  above  prices 


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A-273  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


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A-278  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


A-282  $2.50  sq.  ft. 


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A-277  $1.85  sq.  ft. 


A-274  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A-275  $1.70  sq.ft. 


A-280  $1.70  sq.ft. 


A-281  $2.10  sq.  ft. 


A-286  $2.10  sq.ft. 


A-287  $1.70  sq.ft. 


Rich  Polished  Cut  Plate  Glass,  Mitered 

New  and  correct  designs.  Very  proper  for  doors,  side  lights,  transoms,  etc. 


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A-288  $1.00  sq.ft. 


A-289  70c  sq.  ft. 


A-290  75c  sq.  ft. 


A-294  85c  sq.  ft. 


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A-293  70c  sq.  ft. 


A-297  85c  sq.  ft. 


A -298  $1.00  sq.  ft.  A-299 


A-292  $1.00  sq.  ft. 


A-291  85c  sq.  ft. 


A-296  $1.00  sq.ft. 


A-295  $1.00  sq.  ft. 


A-308  $1.00  sq.  ft.  A-309  85c  sq.  ft. 

The  Latest  IVTaze  Glass 

Mitered  (rich  cut  glass),  with  pleasing  designs 


A-310  95c  sq.  ft. 


A-302  85c  sq$  ft. 


A-306  85c  sq.  ft. 


A-303  70c  sq.  ft. 


A-307  70c  sq.  ft. 


A-300  85c  sq.  ft. 


A-304  60c  sq.  ft. 


A-301  85c  sq.  ft. 


A-305  75c  sq.  ft. 


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One  of  the  most  artistic  designs  on  the  market 


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Price  $3.75  per  square  foot,  set  in  metal 
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L’Art  Nouveau 

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L’ Art  Nouveau 

One  of  the  most  artistic  designs  on  the  market 


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Price  $4.25  per  square  foot,  set  in  metal 
Made  up  in  colors  suitable  for  room  where  used 
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L’Art  Nouveau 

One  of  the  most  artistic  designs  on  the  market 


Price  $5.50  per  square  foot,  set  in  metal 
Made  up  in  colors  suitable  for  room  where  used 
Background  carried  out  in  crystal  plate 


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A  Fire  Retardant 


C-12  Maze  Wired  Glass 


C-13  Polished  Wire 


%  and  inch  thick,  up  to  40  inches 
wide  and  100  inches  long 
%  inch  cut  to  size,  40c  per  square  foot 
inch  cut  to  size,  50c  per  square  foot 


Up  to  40  inches  wide  and  100  inches  long 
Polished  in  %  inch  thick  only 
Prices  on  application 
Same  as  page  46 


“Wire  Glass — the  approved  Fire  Stop.” 

“Wire  Glass — reduces  Fire  Hazard.” 

“Wire  Glass — the  best  for  Skylights.” 

“Wire  Glass — the  Underwriters  recommend  it.” 

“Wire  Glass — obtains  minimum  fire  rates.” 

“Wire  Glass — stops  draft  and  flame.” 

“Wire  Glass  Windows  lessen  labor,  save  heat,  reduce  insurance  rates.” 

“Wire  Glass  Windows  replace  metal  shutters,  save  space  and  always  protect.” 
“Adequate  Fire  Protection  provided  by  Wire  Glass  Windows.” 

“Conflagration  Hazard  reduced  by  Wire  Glass.” 

“Specify  Wire  Glass  Windows  and  reduce  your  Insurance  Rates.” 

“Wire  Glass  retards  Fire  without  hiding  it.” 

“Fire  Hazard”  and  “Break  Hazard”  are  reduced  by  using  Wire  Glass.” 
“Wire  Glass  can’t  scatter  when  broken.” 


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A  Fire  Retardant 

Used  in  Buildings  of  Every  Description.  Also  Used  for  Diffusion  of  Light— see  page  98 


C-14  Ribbed  Wire — &  inch  is  standard  thickness 


]/%,  Y  and  inch  thick,  up  to  40  inches  wide  and  120  inches  long 
(except  y&,  in  which  40x84  inches  is  extreme) 

Y  cut  to  size,  30c  per  square  foot 

Y  cut  to  size,  40c  per  square  foot 

Y  cut  to  size,  55c  per  square  foot 


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United  Electric  Light  and  Power  Company’s  “Transformer”  Station 

“The  Baltimore  buildings  failed  through  their  windows  because  they  were  not,  as  a  rule, 
properly  protected.  *  *  *  I  saw  no  metal  window  frames  save  in  a  building  to  the  north  of 

the  Hurst  store  where  the  fire  began.  One  of  the  wire  glass  windows  was  gone  here,  but  the 
others  were  in  good  condition.” 

Ira  H.  Woolson,  E.  M.,  Columbia  University. 

“The  accompanying  photograph  shows  the  present  condition  of  the  front  of  the  building. 
It  will  be  noticed  that  the  wire  glass,  with  its  metal  frames  and  sash,  occupies  a  very  large  part 
of  the  surface.  Some  of  the  windows  were  broken  by  falling  walls.  The  building  escaped 
practically  uninjured  and  served  as  a  shield  for  the  low  brick  building  adjacent  to  it  on  the 
leeward  side,  as  shown  in  the  engraving.”  Engineering  News. 

“  Wire  Glass  has  saved  us  many  limes  its  cost  and  is  in  all  respects  satisfactory  ” 

United  Electiic  Light  &  Power  Co. 

Note. — Sign  painted  on  wall  immediately  after  the  fire. 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


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A  Leaf  from  “A  Reconnaissance  of  the  Baltimore  Fire  District” 


Continental  Trust  Building —Court  View 


‘ ‘  The  fireproof  buildings  of  Baltimore  developed  some  important  defects.  Had  these  not 
existed  the  buildings  might  in  numerous  instances  have  escaped  serious  damage  as  well  as  proved 
barriers  to  the  spread  of  the  flames.  The  chief  defect  was  want  of  proper  protection  from  the 
outside.  None  of  the  fireproof  buildings  damaged  or  destroyed  were  supplied  with  wire  glass 
or  metallic  frames.  The  absence  of  these  permitted  the  flames  to  secure  an  entrance  into  the 
buildings  through  the  exposed  windows.  They  passed  through  and  out  on  the  other  side  only 
to  communicate  with  some  adjoining  or  nearby  building.” 

John  H.  Packard,  Jr.,  Vice-Pres.  American  Fire  Insurance  Co. 

“ The  buildings  found  standing,  after  the  fire ,  in  which  business  could  be  transacted ,  were 
the  buildings  in  which  wire  glass  had  been  employed  to  protect  openings  in  roofs  and  walls." 


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Wire  Glass  Testimonial  Bearing  on  Baltimore  Fire 

“The  lesson  to  be  drawn  is  that  no  building,  no  matter  how  fireproof 
its  construction  may  be,  can  be  expected  to  protect  its  contents  unless  the 
window  openings  are  covered  to  prevent  the  entrance  of  the  flames  through 
them.  Ordinary  window  glass  breaks  with  the  heat  of  a  fire  across  the 
street;  and,  when  the  fire  once  enters  upon  any  floor,  the  opened  windows 
on  the  floors  below  and  above  turn  the  building  into  a  chimney,  the  flues 
of  which  are  the  stair  and  elevator  walls.  *  *  * 

“There  are  evidences  of  wire  glass  being  an  efficient  protection,  of  the 
glass  cracking  badly  and  the  wire  holding  same  together,  which  is  all  that 
is  claimed  for  it.  This  was  the  case  in  a  number  of  skylights.  *  *  * 

“One  of  the  surprises  was  the  failure  of  the  tin-clad  fireproof  shutter, 
such  as  advocated  by  the  Board  of  Fire  Underwriters.  They  apparently 
failed  because  of  the  many  points  on  the  surface.  In  most  cases  nothing 
but  the  empty  shells,  twisted  in  all  sorts  of  shapes,  remain.” 

Expert  in  Engineering  News. 


Testimonial  of  Architect  for  Chicago  World’s  Fair 

“In  many  instances  wire  glass  gave  sufficient  evidence  of  being  fire¬ 
proof  material  and,  where  it  is  properly  set  in  a  rivited  copper  frame  and 
sash,  it  affords  the  best  possible  protection  that  can  be  placed  in  an  open¬ 
ing.  It  is  especially  to  be  recommended  for  use  in  skylights  and  windows 
for  warehouse  and  factory  buildings;  and  in  the  latter  case  a  great  deal  of 
initial  expense  and  labor  is  saved  when  compared  to  the  cost  of  furnishing 
iron  shutters  and  the  daily  expense  incurred  in  opening  and  closing  these 
shutters,  besides  the  cost  of  keeping  the  iron  painted.  Again,  in  case  of 
fire  inside  of  a  building  at  night  or  Sundays,  the  firemen  can  see  where  it 
is  located  from  the  outside,  which  they  could  not  do  if  the  building  had 
iron  shutters,  as  these  would  be  closed.  When  fire  attacks  this  glass  it  will 
crack,  but  no  portion  of  it  will  fall  out,  so  that  the  fire  will  not  be  fed  with 
fresh  air  coming  in  through  the  openings.  Furthermore,  if  necessary,  the 
firemen  can  readily  cut  out  as  much  of  this  glass  as  they  see  fit.” 

-  D.  H.  Burnham,  Architect,  Chicago. 


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A  Few  Words  Concerning  Polished 

Wire  Glass 

THE  changes  and  steps  toward  advancement,  in  which  both  the  de¬ 
mand  for  and  the  manufacturing  ability  to  supply  wire  glass,  have 
been  so  rapid  in  recent  years  that  it  has,  at  times,  embarrassed  even 
us  to  keep  mental  pace  with  them. 

In  view  of  this  it  is  not  strange,  then,  that  somewhat  well  defined  and 
very  general  misapprehensions  should  have  been  engendered  concerning 
our  product  in  the  minds  of  those  not  brought  so  closely  into  contact. 

We  have  received  a  number  of  earnest,  we  might  say  fervid,  com¬ 
plaints  regarding  the  comparative  appearance  of  polished  wire  glass  and 
ordinary  polished  plate  glass. 

We  think  the  basis  of  such  complaint  lies  in  the  misapprehension  of 
both  the  function  of  polished  wire  glass  and  the  properties  claimed  for  it 
by  this  company. 

Polished  wire  glass  had  its  origin  in  a  positive  necessity  for  a  finished 
fire  retardant  glass  for  high-class  buildings.  The  various  semi-transparent 
forms  of  wire  glass  were  already  on  the  market  and  their  efficiency  dem¬ 
onstrated  and  realized.  With  the  general  progress  of  the  science  of  fire 
protection,  a  comprehension  of  the  necessity  for  completeness  was  obvious, 
and,  when  the  demand  came  for  a  transparent,  fireproof  glass,  polished 
wire  glass  was  the  result. 

was  never  claimed ,  nor  was  it  ever  anticipated  by  the  makers , 
that  polished  wire  glass  should  compete  with  polished  plate  glass  in  appearance. 
Its  method  of  manufacture,  together  with  the  presence  of  the  wire  mesh, 
fundamentally  precluded  this. 

Referring  for  a  moment  to  the  process  of  manufacture:  Polished  plate 
and  polished  wire  glass  differ  only  in  the  method  of  casting — polished  plate 
glass  being  “teamed”  or  poured,  polished  wire  glass,  of  necessitv,  being 
“ladled.”  All  ladled  glass  bears  imperfections  which  do  not  appear  in 
polished  plate  glass,  by  reason  of  the  difference  in  casting.  Precisely  the 
same  method  is  employed  for  polishing  the  plates  produced  by  both  proc¬ 
esses,  and  the  surfaces  are  equally  perfect. 

The  demand  for  polished  wire  glass  is  daily  increasing,  because  it  is 
essential  to  accomplish  that  completeness  of  fire  protection  toward  which 
the  science  is  rapidly  approaching. 


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A  Fire  Retardant 

For  Buildings  of  Every  Description 


C-15  Polished  Wired  Glass 

(See  also  C-13) 

%  inch  thick,  up  to  40  inches  wide 
and  100  inches  long 

Prices  on  application 


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A  Fire  Retardant 

For  Buildings  of  Every  Description 


Lenticular  Wire  Glass  —  Vt,  inch  thick 


Cut  sizes  up  to  30x72 
Cut  to  any  size,  50c  per  square  foot 
Admits  as  much  light  as  ribbed  glass 


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A  Fire  Retardant 

For  Buildings  of  Every  Description 


C-17 

Prismatic  Wire  Glass  — V  inch  thick 

Cut  sizes  up  to  30x72 
Cut  to  any  size,  90c  per  square  foot 

Light  greatly  increased  over  plain  ribbed  wire  by  using  above.  Suitable  for  lighting 

basements,  stores,  skylights,  etc. 


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For  Skylights,  Etc. 


C-18 


Lenticular  Skylight  Glass — a  inch  thick 

Cut  sizes  up  to  40x80 
Cut  to  any  size,  40c  per  square  foot 
Admits  as  much  light  as  ribbed  glass 


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Aristo  Sheet  Prism  Glass 

The  Best  Prism  on  the  Market 


C-19 

Made  especially  to  our  order 

Cut  sizes  up  to  40x72 
65c  per  square  foot 

For  greatly  increasing  the  light  for  transoms  in  store  windows,  basements,  skylights,  etc. 


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For  Doors,  Partitions,  Etc. 


€-20  Pattern  No.  1 

In  white 

l/i  and  inch  thick,  up  to 
42  inches  wide 

cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
j3,-  cut  to  size,  25c  per  square  foot 


C-22  Plain  Ribbed 


vV,  X  and  H  inch  thick 
Extreme  size,  42  x  120 
y%  cut  to  size,  12c  per  square  foot 
cut  to  size,  14c  per  square  foot 
%  cut  to  size,  16c  per  square  foot 
cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 


C-21  Pattern  No.  2 

In  white 

*4  and  T%  inch  thick,  up  to 
42  inches  wide 

%  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
/'g  cut  to  size,  30c  per  square  foot 


C-23  Syenite 

In  white 


yi  and  inch  thick 
Extreme  size,  42  x  1 10 
%  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
4  g  cut  to  size,  30c  per  square  foot 


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For  Doors,  Partitions,  Etc 


024  Venetian 

In  white 

yi  inch  thick,  30  inches  wide,  cut  to  size 
20c  per  square  foot 


025  Ondoyant 

In  white 

y£  inch  thick,  30  inches  wide,  cut  to  size 
20c  per  square  foot 


026  Rough 

%,  A  >  )l  and  inch  thick 
Bxtreme  size,  42  x  100 
l/%  cut  to  size,  10c  per  square  foot 
A  cut  to  size,  12c  per  square  foot 
%  cut  to  size,  16c  per  square  foot 
cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 


027  Rippled 

White  and  colors,  30  inches  wide 
Thin  for  leaded  work 
(Silver  Ripple  a  specialty) 

Cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 


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For  Doors,  Partitions,  Etc. 

For  Diffusion  of  Light  see  page  98 


C-28  Florentine— white  or  amber  color 


yi  and  j36  inch  thick,  up  to  42  inches  wide 
and  110  inches  long 
yi  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
138  cut  to  size,  30c  per  square  foot 


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For  Doors,  Partitions,  Etc. 

For  Diffusion  of  Light  see  page  98 


C-29  Maze — -white  only 

yi  and  ,3g  inch  thick,  up  to  42  inches  wide 
and  100  inches  long 

yi  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
cut  to  size,  30c  per  square  foot 


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For  Doors,  Partitions,  Etc. 

For  Diffusion  of  Light  see  page  98 


C-30  Colonial — white  or  colors 


y$  and  u3g  inch  thick 
Extreme  size,  42  x  120 
Also  thin  for  leaded  work 
Y%  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
i\  cut  to  size,  25c  per  square  foot 


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For  Doors,  Partitions,  Etc. 

For  Diffusion  of  Light 


C-31  Moss — white  or  colors 

yi  and  inch  thick,  up  to  42  inches  wide 
and  100  inches  long 

]/%  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
de  cut  to  size,  30c  per  square  foot 


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C-32  Oceanic 


C-33  Pattern  No.  3 


y  and  isa  inch  thick,  up  to 
42  inches  wide 

y  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
Tsg  cut  to  size,  30c  per  square  foot 


y  and  ^  inch  thick,  up  to 
42  inches  wide 

y  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
i3s  cut  to  size,  30c  per  square  foot 


C-34  Majestic 


y  and  inch  thick,  up  to 
42  inches  wide 

y  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 
cut  to  size,  30c  per  square  foot 

We  show  on  this  and  preceding  pages  a  full  line  of  figured  rolled  glass,  etc., 
for  use  in  public  buildings,  offices  and  private  residences 
Also  used  in  the  manufacture  of  leaded  work 
The  Maze,  Florentine,  Colonial  and  Figure  No.  3  are  especially  adapted  for  the  diffusion 

of  light,  either  in  windows  or  in  skylights 


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customers  and  the  general 
trade  what  we  believe  to  be 
the  most  handsome  and  complete  catalogue  of 
decorative  glass  for  architectural  and  build¬ 
ing  purposes  yet  presented  in  the  United 
States ,  both  in  its  variety  and  the  origi¬ 
nality  of  work  displayed.  It  marks  a 
great  advance  in  our  own  resources  and 
skill,  and  in  the  development  of  the 
very  art  itself.  A  large  portion  of  the 
designs  shown  are  now  presented  to  the 
public  for  the  first  time,  and  could  only 
have  been  produced  by  the  development 
of  new  and  greatly  improved  methods 
such  as  recently  introduced  by  us.  We 
have  also  increased  our  mechanical 
resources  in  all  lines  to  more  than  double 
their  former  capacity  in  order  to  keep 
pace  with  the  increased  demand  for 
high-class  work,  and  have  now  one  of 
the  largest  and  most  completely  equip¬ 
ped  plants  in  the  country  for  the  orna¬ 
mentation  of  glass  in  our  line,  which 
covers  every  kind  of  art  glass  made. 

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Suggestions  to  Purchasers 

WH  EN  ordering  ornamental  glass  always  state  which  is 
the  width  and  which  is  the  height  of  the  glass,  naming 
the  width  first,  as  it  is  the  rule  of  the  glass  trade  to  do  so, 
and,  if  no  other  directions  are  given,  a  light  ordered  24x36  is 
understood  to  be  24  inches  in  width  and  36  inches  high,  and 
if  ordered  36x24  is  understood  to  be  36  inches  wide  and  24 
inches  high.  In  order  to  be  absolutely  sure,  however,  the 
best  way  is  to  make  a  small  sketch,  thus:  -  36  mark- 

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ing  the  measurement  on  it  proper  side. 


If  glass  is  to  be  cut  segment  top,  give  the  height  at  the 
side  and  also  at  the  center,  or,  what  is  just  as  well,  give  the 
radius  of  segment  desired.  If  ordering  other  shapes,  send 
stout  paper  pattern  cut  the  exact  size  and  shape  desired. 

If  ordering  work  on  colored  or  beveled  glass,  state  which 
side  of  the  glass  it  is  desired  that  the  work  should  be  on,  and 
if  the  light  has  lettering  included  state  whether  it  is  preferred 
that  the  same  should  read  from  the  side  on  which  it  is  placed, 
or  from  the  reverse  side,  the  cost  being  the  same. 

If  ordering  pattern  work,  order  by  number  only,  and 
state  whether  the  lines  of  the  pattern  are  desired  to  be  clear 
(remainder  of  surface  being  ground),  or  the  lines  of  the  pattern 
to  be  ground  and  the  remainder  of  the  surface  to  be  clear. 

In  ordering  lights  with  a  simple  border  line,  state  whether 
lines  are  to  cross  and  run  out  at  the  corner,  or  to  form  a  con¬ 
tinuous  line  around  the  light.  If  any  particular  width  of 
rabbet  (that  is,  part  of  the  glass  to  be  covered  by  putty  or 
moulding)  is  desired,  state  what  it  is;  unless  instructed,  we 
will  allow  of  an  inch.  Always. state  full  size  of  glass,  not 
“daylight”  size. 

In  ordering  lights  with  emblems  for  societies,  orders  and. 
lodges,  send  cuts  or  drawings,  if  possible. 

All  goods  shipped  at  purchaser  s  risk.  We  assume  no  re¬ 
sponsibility  in  transit.  We  have  the  most  experienced  packers  and 
you  run  but  little  if  any  risk  of  breakage. 


Do  not  cut  out  designs.  Order  by  number  only 


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Antique  Glass 


ANTIQUE  GLASS  is,  as  the  name  indicates,  largely  a  reproduction  of  the  early  efforts  of 
glass  makers,  and  belongs  rather  to  the  order  of  curios  than  to  legitimate  merchandise. 
It  is  mainly  used  in  the  manufacture  of  leaded  work,  in  which  its  very  imperfections 
render  it  striking  and  picturesque.  It  is  made  in  a  wide  variety  of  colors,  some  of  them  rich 
and  expensive. 


Spun  Glass 


PRODUCED  at  an  early  date  by  gathering  the  molten  metal  upon  a  point  which  was 
revolved  with  sufficient  rapidity  to  cause  it  to  spread  out  by  centrifugal  force  in  a  flat 
disc,  thickest  at  the  center,  is  still  made  and  used  to  some  slight  extent  in  antique  work 
and  also  for  the  manufacture  of  rondels  for  use  in  leaded  work.  It  is,  of  course,  of  limited 
use  and  less  value. 


Liquid  Glass 


LIQUID  GLASS,  so  called,  which  is  properly  a  silicate  of  soda  or  silicate  of  potash  in 
liquid  form,  has  been  used  for  a  variety  of  purposes  for  some  twenty-five  years  past,  but 
has  largely  failed  to  satisfy  the  claims  made  for  it.  Although  still  used  for  a  variety  of 
mechanical  purposes,  they  are  used  mainly  as  substitutes  for  transparent  varnish,  rather  than 
the  legitimate  uses  of  glass.  It  is  readily  spread  on  with  a  brush,  and  hardens  quickly,  but 
rarely  retains  the  vitreous  appearance  and  transparency  of  glass  for  a  long  period. 


Lettering  on  Glass 


THE  varied  character  and  extent  of  this  work  forbids  giving  exact  quotations,  but,  as  the 
inquiry  as  to  our  method  of  estimating  is  frequently  made,  we  give  below  a  schedule 
covering  glass  of  ordinary  sizes  and  letters  of  ordinary  dimensions.  It  will  be  observed 
that  footage  charge  is  not  to  cover  the  cost  of  the  glass,  but  is  merely  to  equalize  the  additional 
expense  and  risk  of  lettering  on  large  sized  glass,  the  charge  for  putting  the  same  lettering  on 
two  plates  of  widely  different  size  varying  in  about  the  same  ratio  as  the  glass  itself  varies. 
For  lights  larger  than  15  square  feet,  a  much  increased  price  will  be  charged,  and  for  lettering 
in  Old  English,  German  Text  or  fancy  letters,  involving  special  ornamentation,  special  terms 
will  also  be  made. 

Prices  for  lettering  are  as  follows  : 


LETTERING 

3  inches  or  less 

4  inches  or  less 

5  inches  or  less 

Sand  Blast,  per  letter, 

12  cents 

18  cents 

22  cents 

f  Additional  2  cents  per  letter  for 

Chipped,  “ 

18  “ 

24  “ 

28  “ 

each  inch  in  excess  of  5  inches. 

Combination,  “ 

24  “ 

30  “ 

34  “ 

(  Additional  10  cents  per  letter  for 

Wheel  Cut,  “  plain 

20  “ 

25  “ 

30  “ 

each  inch  in  excess  of  5  inches. 

If  done  without  other  work,  add  to  the  price  above  :  20  cents  per  foot,  D.  T.  Glass  ;  30  cents  per  foot, 
Plate  ;  40  cents  per  foot,  Flashed. 


The  price  of  clear  letters  on  a  ground  or  chipped  surface  is  the  same  as  that  of  ground  or 
chipped  letters  on  a  clear  surface,  and  in  colored  glass  the  price  of  white  letters  on  a  colored 
surface  is  the  same  as  colored  letters  on  a  white  surface.  Combination  letters  are  either  ground 
letters  in  a  chipped  surface  or  chipped  letters  in  a  ground  surface,  an  outline  of  clear  glass 
being  always  retained  between  the  chipping  and  the  grinding.  Special  and  much  lower  rates 
for  glass  lettered  in  quantities  alike.  Minimum  charge  for  any  job  of  lettering,  75  cents.  The 
prices  are  net — no  discount. 


Drilling  Glass 


T_T  OLES  of  small  size,  suitable  for  insertion  of  cord  for  hanging,  are  drilled  in  sheet  or 
plate  glass  at  a  very  moderate  cost,  but  larger  ones,  say  ]/z  to  3  inches  in  diameter,  are 
much  more  difficult  to  make  and  involve  considerable  expense.  Prices  on  application. 


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D-10 

Photographic  Reproduction  of  Chipped  Glass  — Double  Process,  Life  Size 

25c  per  foot,  cut  to  size 


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D-ll 

Photographic  Reproduction  of  Chipped  GlaSS — Single  Process.  Life  Size 

20c  per  foot,  cut  to  size 


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Plate  Glass  Top  for  Center  Table 


D-12 


Most  Elaborate  Work  Ever  Produced  on  Glass — Mirror  Effect 

Chipped,  etched  and  embossed  designs  finished  in  silver  and  several  shades  of  gold 

Size,  3  feet  square 
Price,  $150.00 


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Chipped  Plate  Glass  Checker  Board 
Mirror  Effect 


D-13 


Very  elaborate  and  elegant ;  finished  either  entirely  in  silver,  or  with  gold  and  silver 

ornamentation,  as  preferred 
Price,  $10.00  to  $25.00,  according  to  size  and  finish 
From  20  to  24  inches  in  diameter 


averv  library 
Columbia  university 


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Imitation  Bevel  on  Double  Thick  Chipped 


D-14 


Single  Process  Chipping  with  Imitation  Bevel 

75c  per  square  foot,  cut  to  size 


Imitation  bevel  is  produced  on  any  light  having  chipped  or  ground  center  by 
leaving  a  clear  margin  the  width  of  any  desired  bevel,  and  running  a  fine 
line  to  the  corners  of  the  glass  from  the  chipped  or  ground  portion. 

It  is  quite  deceptive  in  appearance,  giving  much  the  ap¬ 
pearance  of  beveled  plate  to  ordinary  window 
glass,  and  the  additional  expense  over 
ordinary  line  chipping  is 
very  trifling 


Fancy  Chipped  Glass  for  Doors,  on  Double  Thick  Imitation  Bevel 


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D-15  D  16  D-17 

$1.00  per  square  foot;  letters  extra  $1.00  per  square  foot;  letters  extra  80c  per  square  foot;  letters  extra 

If  ornamented  on  plate,  cost  of  beveled  plate  to  be  added 


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Double  Chipped  Beveled  Plate 


D-18 


Prices  on  application 


The  chipping  of  beveled  plate  “  to  line  ”  may  either  be  done  on  the  beveled  side  or  on  the 
reverse,  as  preferred,  and  if  there  are  letters  or  figures  to  be  on  it  they  can  be  arranged  to  read 
from  the  side  on  which  they  are  placed  or  from  the  opposite.  The  work  can  also  be  done  before 
or  after  beveling,  as  preferred.  If,  however,  plates  are  to  be  “plain  ”  chipped  and  beveled  the 
chipping  should  be  done  first,  and  the  beveling  then  done  on  the  chipped  side.  It  wall  be 
understood  that  the  line  or  “  crown  ”  of  the  bevel  will  be  ragged  and  uneven,  as  it  is  cut  in  the 
uneven  surface  of  the  chipping.  The  beveling  can,  if  desired,  be  placed  on  the  plain  side  of  a 
chipped  plate,  but  in  that  case  the  effect  of  the  beveling  is  nearly  lost,  being  invisible  from  the 
chipped  side,  and  nearly  so  from  the  plain  side. 


Fancy  Chipped  Glass  for  Doors,  Etc. 


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D-19  D-20  D-21 

$1.25  per  square  foot  $1.60  per  square  foot  $1.40  per  square  foot 

Additional  price  if  beveled  plate  is  used 


Fancy  Chipped  Glass  for  Doors,  Etc. 


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D-22  D-23  D-24 

$1.60  per  square  foot  $1-75  per  square  foot  $2.00  per  square  foot.  Fancy  border  ground, 

balance  chipped  on  clear  surface 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


D-27 

$1.10  per  foot 


D-28 

80c  per  square  foot.  Chipped  center, 
ground  border,  clear  margin 


Fancy  Chipped  Glass  for  Doors,  Etc. 


D-25 

$1.65  per  foot 


D-26 

$1.50  per  foot 


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D-29  75c  per  foot 


D-3C  75c  per  foot 


D-3 1  $1 .00  per  foot 

Sand  blast  light,  center  and  either  border  revers¬ 
ible  without  interference  with  balance  of  light 


D-32  $1.00  per  foot 


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D-33  $1.00  per  foot 


D-34  $1.00  per  foot 


If  on  ruby  or  blue,  40c  per  foot  extra 


D-35  75c  per  foot 


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D-38  65c  per  foot 


D-39  55c  per  foot 


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Sand  Blast  Designs 


D-40  75c  per  foot;  letters  extra 


D-41  50c  per  foot;  letters  extra 


D-42  75c  per  foot;  letters  extra 


D-43  75c  per  foot 


If  on  ruby  or  blue  glass,  40c  per  square  foot  extra 


Neat  Sand  Blast  Designs 


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Special  prices  on  quantities  of  50  lights  and  upwards 


Fancy  Chipped  Glass  for  Doors,  Etc. 


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D-52  D-53  D-54 

$1.50  per  foot  $1.00  per  foot  $1.00  per  foot 


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Beveled  Plates — Chipped  and  Mitered 

Special  prices  on  application 


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Miter  Cut  and  Chipped  Plate  Glass 

Exhibiting  richness  and  brilliancy  equal  to  finest  cut  glass  table  ware 


The  combination  of  mitered  and  chipped  work  is  much  more  effective  than  the  plain  miter 
work,  as  the  background  of  chipping  emphasizes  and  gives  tone  to  the  miter  effects.  The  work 
may  be  either  plain  chipped  or  chipped  to  line;  in  the  former  the  plate  is  first  chipped  and  the 
miter  work  then  cut  in  the  chipped  surface;  in  the  latter  the  miters  are  not  cut  in  the  chipping, 
but  a  narrow  margin  of  clear  polished  surface  is  left  between  the  chipping  and  the  miters,  leav¬ 
ing  the  edges  clear  and  sharp,  instead  of  presenting  rough  edges,  as  when  cut  in  the  chipped 
surface.  This  method  should  be  used  in  all  fine  work. 


Ornamental  Chipped  Glass  for  Doors,  Partitions,  Etc. 


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Clear  Geometric  Chipped  Glass 

Special  prices  in  case  lots 


Ornamental  Chipped  Glass  for  Doors,  Partitions,  Etc. 


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D-63  Cut  to  size,  55c  per  square  foot  D-64  Cut  to  size,  55c  per  square  foot  D-65  Cut  to  size,  55c  per  square  foot 

Combination  Geometric  Chipped  Glass 
Chipped  and  ground  figures.  Special  prices  in  case  lots 


Cottage  Lights 

These  designs  are  the  very  latest  in  sand  blast  work 


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D-66  Manila  D-67  American  Beauty  Roses 

75c  per  square  foot,  cut  to  size.  Stock  sizes,  50  lights  and  upwards,  special  prices  on  application 


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D-68  Cupids  D-69  Morro  Castle 

75c  per  square  foot,  cut  to  size.  Stock  sizes,  50  lights  and  upwards,  special  prices  on  application 


Columbia  university 


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D-70  Yellowstone  D-71  Great  Geyser 

75c  per  square  foot,  cut  to  size.  Stock  sizes,  50  lights  and  upwards,  special  prices  on  application 


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D-72  Niagara  Falls  D-72  x/z  Shenandoah 

75c  per  square  foot,  cut  to  size.  Stock  sizes,  50  lights  and  upwards,  special  prices  on  application 


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D-73  Florida  D-74  California 

75c  per  square  foot,  cut  to  size.  Stock  sizes,  50  lights  and  upwards,  special  prices  on  application 


Neat  Sand  Blast  Designs 


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D-75  Maine  D-76  Moose 

75c  per  square  foot,  cut  to  size.  Stock  sizes,  50  lights  and  upwards,  special  prices  on  application 


An  Approved  Style  for  Doors — Lace  Patterns 


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Latest  Design  for  Vestibule  Doors 


A  Very  Effective  Design 


80c  per  square  foot. 


Special  prices  for  50  lights  and  upwards 


Clear  and  Obscure  Enameled 


D-80  Clear,  cut  to  size,  20c  per  square  foot 

Obscure,  cut  to  size,  25c  per  square  foot 


Clear  and  Obscure  Enameled 


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Chipped,  Embossed  and  Silvered 


Far  more  elegant  than  any  heretofore  used 
Prices  on  application 


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Deck  Lights  for  Cars, 
Boats,  Etc. 

In  presenting  accompanying  designs 
for  this  class  of  work,  no  attempt  has 
been  made  to  fix  prices,  as  the  variety  of 
glass  used  and  the  different  styles  of 
work  demanded  are  such  as  to  preclude 
any  fixed  and  uniform  rate.  Quotations 
will  be  promptly  given  on  receipt  of 
application  stating  number  and  size  of 
lights  wanted,  also  the  color  and  style  of 
work  desired. 


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Corners  for  Sand  Blast  Work 


Subject  to  slight  modification  for  chipped  work 


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This  represents  our  Wabash  Avenue  office  and  salesroom.  This  front  is  installed  with  Aristo  Geometric  Pristns- 
50  foot  front,  150  feet  deep.  We  never  use  any  artificial  light  except  on  very  dark  days 

We  are  sole  manufacturers  of  Aristo  Prisms 


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Very  Important  to  Read 


Report  of  a  leading  authority  upon  the  diffusion  of  light  through  windows, 
as  obtained  by  Maze,  Colonial,  Florentine  and  Ribbed  Glass  . 

THE  use  of  glass  in  windows  for  the  purpose  of  admitting  light  has 
been  common  for  many  years;  but  it  is  only  within  a  few  years  that 
it  has  been  deemed  possible  to  give  to  the  window  glass  a  further  use,  that 
of  so  rearranging  the  light  as  to  greatly  increase  its  effectiveness.  For  twenty 
years  or  more  rough  plate  glass  and  ground  glass  have  been  in  use  where 
it  was  desired  to  have  a  window  which  should  be  an  obstruction  to  vision 
without  materially  diminishing  the  light.  Deck-lights,  used  in  ships  for 
thirty  years  or  more,  have  diffused  or  deflected  the  light  to  a  certain  extent. 

In  1883  and  1884  examination  of  several  types  of  commercial  window 
glass  was  made  by  Mr.  Edward  Atkinson,  who  was  apparently  the  first  to 
recognize  the  immense  gain  in  effective  light  in  rooms  when  lighted  by 
windows  which  were  roughened  so  that  the  incident  skylight  or  sunlight 
did  not  pass  directly  through  them,  but  was  diffused  in  directions  in  which 
it  otherwise  did  not  go.  In  the  summer  of  1894  Mr.  Atkinson  laid 
before  me  the  problem,  requesting  an  examination  of  some  dozen  or  more 
different  kinds  of  glass.  The  hopelessness  of  trying  to  get  something  for 
nothing,  that  is,  to  get  a  sheet  of  window  glass  to  throw  into  a  room  more 
light  than  fell  upon  it,  appeared  so  plain  to  me  that  I  made  all  my 
preparations  to  measure  not  a  gain  but  a  loss  of  light  in  using  Mr. 
Atkinson’s  samples.  The  results  of  my  tests  at  that  time  showed  how 
real  was  the  gain  in  the  amount  of  effective  light  in  small  rooms  when 
glazed  with  a  roughened  or  corrugated  glass.  The  finely  corrugated  or 
ribbed  glass,  described  more  fully  later,  was  found  to  give  the  greatest 
increase,  and  has  since  been  widely  used  under  the  name  of  “ Ribbed ” 
glass.  Just  as  I  was  completing  my  tests  the  now  common  prismatic 
glass  began  to  be  put  upon  the  market,  and  I  tested  it,  finding  it  slightly 
less  effective  as  a  diffusing  medium  than  the  “Ribbed”  glass.  An 
examination  of  the  prisms  then  used  and  those  now  furnished  by  the 
company  shows  a  considerable  gain  in  efficiency  in  the  newer  ones. 

The  results  of  the  tests  on  a  score  or  more  of  different  glasses  may 
be  stated  briefly  as  follows: 

We  may  increase  the  light  in  a  room  thirty  feet  or  more  deep  to 
-  from  three  to  fifteen  times  its  present  effect  by  using  “ Ribbed ”  glass 
instead  of  plain  glass  in  the  upper  sash.  By  using  -prisms  we  may,  under 
certain  conditions,  increase  the  effective  light  to  fifty  times  its  present 
strength.  The  gain  in  effective  light  on  substituting  ribbed  glass  or 
prisms  for  plain  glass  is  much  greater  when  the  sky-angle  is  small,  as  in 


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the  case  of  windows  opening  upon  light  shafts  or  narrow  alleys.  The 
increase  in  the  strength  of  the  light  directly  opposite  a  window  in  which 
ribbed  glass  or  prisms  have  been  substituted  for  plain  glass  is  at  times 
such  as  to  light  a  desk  or  table  fifty  feet  from  the  window  better  than 
one  twenty  feet  from  the  window  had  previously  been  lighted. 

The  samples  of  glass  tested  were  of  two  distinct  types:  First, 
glasses  which  were  roughened  or  ribbed,  primarily  to  blur  distinct  visions, 
and  which  happened  to  be  of  service  as  diffusing  media  as  well;  second, 
the  special  prismatic  forms,  designed  especially  to  divert  light  of  windows 
from  the  original  downward  direction  to  one  more  nearly  horizontal. 

The  following  samples  were  tested: 

Ground  Glass ,  Rough  Plate ,  Ribbed  or  Corrugated  Glass,  Maze, 
Colonial  and  Florentine,  or  “ Figured ”  Glass,  in  which  a  raised  pattern  is 
worked  on  one  side,  and  Ribbed  Wire  Glass. 

Of  these  several  specimens,  one  or  two  may  be  dismissed  with  brief 
mention.  Ground  glass  is  of  little  value,  except  as  a  softening  medium 
for  bright  sunlight.  Its  rapidly  increasing  opaqueness  with  moisture  and 
dust  makes  it  undesirable  as  a  window  glass.  The  common  rough  plate 
has  very  little  action  as  a  diffusing  medium,  giving  no  perceptible  change 
in  the  effective  light.  Of  the  ribbed  glasses,  the  fine  “Ribbed,”  with 
twenty-one  ribs  to  the  inch,  is  distinctly  the  best — not,  in  all  probability, 
because  of  the  fineness,  but  because  of  the  greater  sharpness  of  the  corru¬ 
gation.  The  “Ribbed  Wire”  glass  is  about  twenty  per  cent  less  effective 
than  the  ordinary  “Ribbed”  glass.  The  raised  pattern  imprinted  upon 
one  surface  of  the  glass,  as  in  the  case  of  the  “Maze,”  “ Colonial ”  or 
“ Florentine ,”  gives  the  widest  diffusion,  especially  in  bright  sunlight.  A 
raised  figure,  when  worked  upon  the  back  of  “Ribbed”  glass,  renders  it 
less  offensive  to  the  eye  in  bright  sunlight,  but  less  effective  in  deep  rooms. 


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Figure  1 

This  represents  the  same  room  as  the  one  underneath,  but  afterwards  glazed 
with  Maze,  Colonial  and  Florentine.  All  sizes  furnished  up  to  42  inches  wide  and  100 
inches  long.  (See  index  for  Maze,  etc.) 


Figure  2 

This  represents  the  interior  of  a  public  hall  glazed  with  plain ,  clear  glass .  Note 
the  difference  in  light  between  this  and  the  one  above. 


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Figure  3 

This  represents  the  same  room  glazed  with  plain  ribbed  glass;  all  sizes  furnished 
up  to  42  inches  wide  and  100  inches  long 


Figure  4 

This  represents  the  same  room  glazed  with  Aristo  Prism  glass,  the  best  prism 
on  the  market  for  lighting  dark  rooms.  (See  index  for  sheet  prisms.)  (See  next  page 
for  glazed  prisms  set  in  copper.) 


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Aristo  Prism  Glass 


A  RISTO  Prism  Glass  is  a  practical,  modern  article  of  utility 
for  enhancing  refraction. 

It  does  not  make  light,  but  diffuses  it,  spreading  divergent 
rays  from  the  exterior,  to  illumine  otherwise  dark  interiors  with¬ 
out  the  use  and  accompanying  expense  of  artificial  lighting 
methods. 

Considering  beneficial  results,  this  glass  is  not  expensive. 

It  is  now  acknowledged  that  basements,  storerooms,  offices, 
etc.,  lighted  by  the  use  of  prism  glass  are  more  eagerly  sought 
by  tenants,  and  command  higher  rentals,  than  the  same  character 
of  places  where  prism  glass  is  not  installed. 

This  is  strongly  proven  by  instances  of  merchants  who  have 
enjoyed  the  effects  of  prism  glass,  insisting  on  its  use  in  buildings 
which  they  may  afterward  occupy. 

Basements  not  used  at  all,  on  account  of  darkness,  may  be 
made  a  source  of  income  by  placing  prism  glass  in  the  openings 
where  ordinary  glass  has  been  used. 

Wherever  possible,  skylights  —  especially  interior  skylights — 
should  be  of  prism  glass. 

Our  “  Aristo  ”  Prisms  are  the  latest  improved,  and  come  to 
you  in  4-inch  or  5-inch  squares,  already  to  be  placed  in  the  sash 
or  opening;  also  for  special  orders  we  can  furnish  geometric 
shapes,  or  almost  any  odd  designs. 

Our  “ Aristo  ”  Sheet  Prism  Glass  is  cheaper  and,  being  our 
own  product,  we  can  guarantee  it  to  be  of  superior  quality,  unsur- 

Always  specify  “ Aristo  ”  make  when  ordering. 

We  are  at  all  times  much  pleased  to  furnish  information  and 
prices  promptly.  Write  to  us. 


See  page  101,  Figure  4,  for  increasing  light  over 

plain  glass 


When  ordering,  do  not  cut  out  pages — order  by  number  only 


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Showing  method  of  reproduction  and  multiplication  of  light  rays 
by  means  of  Aristo  Prisms 


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Aristo  Prism 


Sheet  Prism  in  6-inch  squares 


4-inch  Prism  Tile 


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Aristo  Prism  Glass 


Giving  a  slight  idea  of  the  interior  illumination  produced 
Inside  light  greatly  multiplied 

4-inch  tiles,  set  in  copper,  $1.50  per  square  foot 


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Aristo  Geometric  Prism  Glass 


p-ii 


Price,  $1.40  per  square  foot 


P-12 


Price,  $1.25  per  square  foot 


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Different  Patterns  of  Aristo  Geometric  Prism  Glass 


P-14 


P-15 

Price,  #1.25  per  square  foot 


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Aristo  Prism  Glass 


Illustrating  tlie  appearance  and  effect  of  Aristo  Prism  Glass  installation 
4-incli  tiles,  set  in  copper,  $1.50  per  square  foot 


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Aristo  Prism  Glass 


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4-incli  tiles,  set  in  copper,  $1.50  per  square  foot 


Don’t  classify  signs 

wrong 


They  are  not  “  expense 

They  are  an  “  invest¬ 
ment.” 

They  are  the  best  kind 
of  an  investment — 

Because  they  pay  the  big¬ 
gest  dividends  and  keep 
on  paying  dividends. 

They  are  not  only  adver¬ 
tisements; 

They  are  the  BEST  of 
advertising  — 

Because  most  ENDUR¬ 
ING; 

Because  in  the  right  loca¬ 
tion. 


They  attract  the  buyer’s 
attention  when  he  is  at 
your  door — 

NOT  when  he  is  a  thou¬ 
sand  miles  away. 

As  they  are  the  first  thing 
to  attract  the  attention 
of  the  visitor ,  it  is  of 
the  utmost  importance 
that  they  should  be  the 
most  at  tractive  thing 
about  your  place. 

They  become  identified 
with  the  personality  of 
the  concern. 

It  is  important  that  they 
should  fitly  represent  it 
and  carry  the  impress 
of  HIGH  CHAR¬ 
ACTER. 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


ill 


>lost  Effective  Sign  Made  for  Drug  Stores 

It  Catches  the  Eye  for  Miles 
Works  Day  and  Night 


F-10 

Price,  1 60.00 .  Net — no  discount 

The  above  is  taken  direct  from  the  mortar  when  lighted,  and  is  an  exact  reproduction  of 
same. 

This  mortar  is  44  inches  in  height  and  2  feet  in  diameter,  and  is  composed  of  irridescent 
opalescent  glass  set  in  metal  sash. 

The  center  band  contains  fifty-four  imported  cut  glass  jewels  in  colors — ruby,  yellow  and 
crystal.  Suitable  for  drug  stores. 

The  top  and  bottom  parts  are  composed  of  imported  bent  ruby  panels,  with  any  sand  blast 
lettering  desired,  which  is  indelible  and  will  not  come  off. 

The  mortar  is  finished  with  the  very  best  of  aluminum  bronzing,  and  is  one  of  the  hand¬ 
somest  mortars  for  both  day  and  night  effect  that  has  ever  been  produced. 

The  mortar  is  lighted  from  the  inside  by  three  16  C.  P.  incandescent  lamps,  and  the  proper 
irons  and  chains  for  hanging  are  furnished  without  additional  cost. 


An  Effective  Chipped  Plate  Glass  Sign 


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F-ll 

$5.00  to  $8.00  per  square  foot,  according  to  size.  Special  prices  on  application 
Plate  glass  signs  may  be  insured  against  breakage  in  responsible  plate  glass  insurance  companies  if  desired 


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These  Signs  are  Made  of  Plate  Glass  and  are  Most 

Magnificent 

They  Have  a  Mirror  Effect  Which  is  More  Beautiful  Than 

Can  be  Represented  Here 


*I522TAIL0R 


W.G.LOFTUS 


579  Broadway,  New  York  City  —  All  Signs  Chipped  Plate  Glass 

$5.00  to  $10.00  per  foot,  according  to  size.  Special  price  on  application 


114  James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


F-13 

Chipped  Silver  Signs — most  effective  made 

With  profuse  acid  ornamentation  ;  about  6  feet  by  4.  Photographed  from  building 
Special  price  on  application.  $5.00  to  $8.00  per  foot,  according  to  size 


D-14 

Elaborate  Chipped  Sign 

Photo  from  building,  much  reduced 
Special  prices  on  application 


Magnificent  Chipped  Plate  Glass  Signs 


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D-16  $5. 00  to  $8. 00  per  square  foot 
Special  prices  on  application 


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Chipped  Plate  Glass  Signs 


1 

D-18 

Special  prices  on  application,  according  to  size 


D-19 

Special  prices  on  application,  according  to  size 


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D-20 

Special  prices  on  application,  according  to  size 
Chipped  silver  or  gold  letters  on  color  panel 


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Elaborate  Chipped  and  Embossed  Signs  with  IMirror  Effect 


D-21 

Special  prices  on  application,  according  to  size 


D-22 

Special  prices  on  application 


D-23 

Colored  letters  on  chipped  silvered  glass.  Special  prices  on  application 


D-24 

Colored  letters  on  chipped  silvered  glass.  Special  prices  on  application 


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D-25 

$1.00  per  foot;  letters  extra 

Ornaments  clear  on  chipped  surface  ;  letters  ground  with  clear  outlines 


D-26 

50c  per  square  foot;  letters  extra 


D-27  D-28 

Ruby  Letter  Signs  on  White  Chipped  Surface 

(Also  made  in  other  colors) 

I  foot  or  less,  not  exceeding  ten  letters,  $2.50  2  feet  or  less,  not  exceeding  ten  letters,  $5.50 

II  “  “  “  “  3.50  21  “  “  “  “  6.00 

3  feet  or  less,  not  exceeding  ten  letters,  $7.00 

Add  50c  per  square  foot  for  larger  sizes,  and  15c  per  letter  in  excess  of  ten.  Beveling,  if  any,  charged  extra 


Framed  Mirror 
Department 

call  your  attention  to 
our  Framed  Mirror 
Department.  We  carry  a 
complete  line  of  the  most 
modern  styles  at  the  lowest 
prices.  Special  prices  made 
on  large  quantities. 

All  mirrors  shipped  at  the 
purchaser’s  risk 

Boxing  is  charged  on  all 
shipments 

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James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Amusement  Mirror  No.  1 


This  is  an  irregular¬ 
shaped  mirror,  as 
observed  by  the  frame 
and  white  shading 
on  the  glass 

It  shows  distorted  effects, 
and  any  person 
standing  in  front  or 
sidewise  of  it 
resembles  a  freak 

Slightly  tipping  the 
mirror  or  standing  in 
front  of  it  and 
moving  backward  and 
then  forward 
will  produce  still 
different  effects 

The  posing  is  by  the 
same  person,  but 
in  different  positions 

It  is  a  good  drawing 
card  for 

Amusement  Halls 
Restaurants 
Cigar  Stores 
Saloons,  etc. 

In  certain  lines  of  busi¬ 
ness  the  receipts 
can  be  doubled  by 
purchasing  this  mirror 

Makes  a  great  “hit" 
for  saloons 


Amusement  Mirror  No.  1, 
showing  different  pose 
This  “freak”  plate  glass  mirror, 
30x72,  nicely  framed, 
boxed  for  shipment, 
only  $90.00 

Special  price  if  Nos.  1  and  2 
are  both  purchased 


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121 


Amusement  Mirror  No.  1 


Amusement  Mirror  No.  1,  showing-  different  pose 


122 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 

Amusement  Mirror  No.  1 


Amusement  Mirror  No.  1,  showing  a  different  pose 
This  “freak”  plate  glass  mirror,  30x72,  nicely  framed,  boxed  for  shipment,  only  $90.00 


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Amusement  Mirror  No.  2 


This  irregular-shaped 
mirror  produces 
a  different  effect  from 
Mirror  No.  i 

In  addition  to  the  effect 
produced  herewith, 
it  also  produces 
the  “fat  man”  effect 
(as  shown  in  Mirror 
No.  741) 

A  person  will  resemble 
a  freak  by  placing 
himself  in  front  of  this 
mirror, 

but  the  effect  will  not 
be  so  distorted  as 
in  Mirror  No.  1 

Slightly  tipping  the 
mirror  will  produce  still 
different  effects 

It  is  a  good  drawing 
card  for 

Amusement  Halls 
Restaurants 
Cigar  Stores 
Saloons,  etc. 

In  certain  lines  of  busi¬ 
ness  the  receipts 
can  be  doubled  by 
purchasing  this  mirror 

Makes  a  great  “ hit  ” 
for  saloons 


Amusement  Mirror  No.  2, 
showing  different  pose, 
This  ‘  ‘  freak  ’  ’  plate  glass 
mirror,  30x72,  nicely  framed, 
boxed  for  shipment, 
only  |90.00 


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James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 

Amusement  Mirror  No.  2 


Amusement  Mirror  No.  2,  showing  different  pose 
See  same  mirror  on  opposite  page 


James  H.  Rice  CoM  Chicago 


125 


Amusement  Mirror  No.  2 


Amusement  Mirror  No.  2,  showing  different  pose 


126 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Convex  Distorting  Mirror 


No.  741 


An  Attractive  Advertisement  for  Your  Store 
It  Draws  the  Crowd 
Thick  Plate  Glass.  18x24  Inches 


Cuts  show  the  effects  produced  by  this  one  mirror  in  perpendicular  and  horizontal  positions. 
The  attachment  on  the  back  is  so  constructed  that  the  mirror  revolves 
upon  the  same,  thereby  enabling  one  to  place  it  in 
different  positions  and  create  much  laughter 

In  order  to  handle  these  goods  in  large  quantities,  so  as  to  come  within  the  reach  of 
almost  every  merchant,  we  have  reduced  the  price  to  $12.00  each 


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M-13  New  Toilet  Mirror 


Handsome  ornamental  metal  frame,  with  back  support ;  finished  in  dead  ebony,  with  gold 
burnishes.  Fitted  with  a  10x12  bevel  French  plate.  Size,  outside,  13x21^  inches 

Price.  . . each,  $4.00 


M 

-14  Imitation 

Oak 

Veneer 

Size 

American  Plates 

German  Plates 

Size 

American  Plates 

German  Plates 

7x  9 . 

each,  $0.60 

10x17 . 

each,  $1.50 

8x10 . 

.  “  4.00 

“  .80 

12x20. 

. .  “  9.10 

“  2.10 

9x12 . 

.  “  4.80 

“  .90 

13x22 

.  “  10.60 

“  2.50 

10x14 . 

.  “  5.52 

“  1.30 

14x24 

.  “  12.30 

“  3.00 

Unless  otherwise  ordered,  German  plates  will  be  furnished 


128  James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


M- 15  Mirror 

2-inch  solid  polished  oak  moulding.  Fitted  with  plain  or  beveled  French  plates.  M-48  mirror 
will  not  be  sold  in  less  than  y2  doz.  lots  of  one  size  at  these  prices.  All  sizes  given  are  glass  sizes 

Special  prices  for  half  dozen  lots  of  one  size 


Size 

Plain  Plates 

Beveled  Plates 

Size 

Plain  Plates 

Beveled  Plates 

8x10 . 

. each,  $0.68 

each, 

$0.90 

14x24  ..  .. 

. each,  $2.60 

each, 

$3.00 

9x12 . 

.  “  .86 

<  ( 

1.08 

15x26  . 

.  “  3.26 

‘  ( 

3.80 

10x14 . 

.  “  1.12 

<  < 

1.38 

16x28 . 

.  “  3.60 

(  ( 

4.18 

10x17 . 

.  “  1.30 

<  i 

1.70 

17x30  . 

.  “  4.30 

(  ( 

4.94 

12x20.... 

....  “  1.85 

<  l 

2.25 

18x32 . 

.  “  4.60 

<  < 

5.26 

13x22 . 

.  “  2.30 

(  i 

2.80 

M-16  Oval  and  Circle  Mirror 

Frame  is  il/2  inches  wide,  all  gilt  with  inside  edge  and  parts  scroll  ornaments  in  gold  burnish 
A  handsome  mirror  at  a  very  low  price.  Fitted  with  French  bevel  plates 
OVAI.S  CIRCLES 

.  each,  $5.00  16-inch . each,  $4.80 

.  “  6.00  18-inch .  .  .  “  6.00 

.  “  7.60  20-inch  .  “  7.20 

M-49>£  Ebony  and  Gold  Frame.  Same  price  as  above 


16x20 

14x24 

20x24 


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Plain  Oak  Framed  Mirrors 


M-17 


Solid  oak  frames,  golden  oak  finish,  fitted  with  plain  or  beveled  French  or  German  plates 

A  staple  pattern.  In  great  demand 


Size 

2-inch 

Frame 

2J4-inch 

Frame 

8x10 

No.  86 

$0.63 

No.  87 

9x12 

.84 

10x14 

1.04 

$1.16 

10x17 

1.30 

1.38 

12x20 

1.84 

1.90 

14x24 

2.60 

2.62 

15x26 

3.12 

3.30 

16x28 

3.46 

3.54 

17x30 

4.00 

4.10 

18x32 

4.40 

4.54 

18x36 

4.90 

5.00 

18x40 

5.80 

5.90 

2-inch 
Frame 
No.  86 

$0.82 
1.10 
1.28 
1.68 
2.24 
2.90 
3.50 
4.00 
4.76 
5.00 
5.80 

6.00  6.50  6.50 


Fitted  with  Bevel  French 


Mirror 

Plates 

2% -inch 

3-inch 

4-inch 

Frame 

Frame 

Frame 

No.  87 

No.  88 

No.  83 

$1.40 

1.74 

2.30 

3.00 

$3.16 

3.60 

3.70 

4.10 

4.16 

4.90 

5.00 

5.18 

5.30 

$5.72 

5.94 

6.00 

6.40 

6.66 

6.80 

7.20 

Fitted  with  Plain  German  or  French 
Mirror  Plates 


3-inch 
Frame 
No.  88 


4-inch 
Frame 
No.  89 


$2.80 

3.32 

3.70 

4.20 

4.70 

5.20 


$5.00 

5.80 


Always  mention  in  your  order  if  plain  or  beveled  plates  are  wanted,  also  whether 

2,  Zy2 ,  3  or  4-inch  frames  are  wanted 


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Oak  Mirror 


Oak  frame,  fitted  with  American  or  German  plate, 
or  French  plain  or  bevel  plate 


Made  of  1  -inch  solid  oak  moulding 
well  finished 


The  most  salable  mirror  on  the  market 


Jobbers  write  for  special  prices  for  large  quantities 
Plain  French  plates  same  price  as  German 


M-18  a 

American  Plate 

Size  per  dozen 

6x  8 .  $2.20 

7x  9 .  2.40 

8x10 .  3.00 

9x12 .  3.60 

10x14  .  4.60 

10x17....:  .  5.70 

12x18  .  6.70 

12x20 .  7.20 

13x22 .  8.70 

14x24 .  10.00 

15x26 .  13.00 


FITTED  WITH 


German  Plate 
each 

$0.46 

.50 

.56 

.78 

.96 

1.20 

i  .70 
2.04 
2.40 
3.10 


PI.  French  Plate 
each 

$0.46 

.50 

.56 

.78 

.96 

1.20 

1 .70 
2.04 
2.40 
3.10 


Bev.  French  Plate 
each 

$0.58 

.70 

.76 

1.00 

1.20 

1.56 

2.10 

2.60 

2.80 

3.60 


For  the  convenience  of  customers,  we  will  put  up  above  mirrors  assorted,  one  dozen  in  a 
box,  as  follows: 


ASSORTMENT  No.  1 


ASSORTMENT  No.  2 


4  7x  9,  with  American  plate 

4  8x10,  “  “  “ 

2  9x12,  “  “  “ 

2  10x14,  “  “  “ 


$3-30 


4  7x  9,  German  or  plain  French  plate 
4  8x10, 

2  9x12,  “  “  “  “ 

2  10x14,  “  “  “ 


$740 


Mirror  Plates 


American,  German  and  French  Mirror  Plates 

Write  for  prices  on  large  size  French  plates 


American 

PI.  German 

Bev.  German  P 

.  French 

Bev.  French 

Size 

each 

each 

each 

each 

each 

6x  8 . . 

$0.10 

$0.40 

$0.40 

h 

7x  9 . 

. .  .12 

.44 

8x10 . 

.  .  .15 

.56 

.56 

$0  76 

9x12 . 

.  .  .  .20 

.70 

96 

Bevel 

10x14  . 

. .  .26 

1.00 

1.00 

1.30 

10x17 . 

.  .  .36 

1.20 

1  20 

1  60 

12x20  . 

. .  .50 

1.70 

2.10 

1.70 

2.10 

13x22 . 

.  .  .62 

2.10 

2.60 

14x24  . 

. .  .70 

2.40 

2.84 

2.40 

2.84 

15x26 . 

.  .  1 .00 

3.20 

3.70 

3.20 

3.70 

16x28 . 

.  .  1.20 

3.50 

4.10 

3.50 

4.10 

17x30 . . 

.  1.50 

4.24 

4.90 

4.24 

4.90 

l-inch 

18x32 . . 

..  1.76 

4.50 

5.20 

4.50 

5.20 

Bevel 

18x36 . 

..  2.50 

5.00 

5.90 

5.00 

5.90 

18x40  . 

..  2.60 

6.00 

G.50 

6.00 

6.50 

20x24 . 

.  .  1.60 

3.90 

4.50 

3.90 

4.50 

22x28 . 

..  2.25 

5.00 

5.80 

5.00 

5.80 

24x30 . 

..  2.70 

6.00 

6.50 

6.00 

6.50  J 

For  box  lots  or  larger  quantities, 

write  for  special  price 

3,  on  American, 

German 

or  French  plates 

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Mirrors 


M-19 


Handsome,  Salable  Pattern 

M-44  Frame  is  about  2yz  inches 
wide,  made  of  wood  fiber,  ornamented 
on  outer  and  inner  edges;  finished  in 
soft  colors  of  gray,  green  or  black, 
with  ornaments  gilt  tipped.  Fitted 
with  plain  or  beveled  French  plates. 
Sure  to  take.  Order  a  sample  lot. 


7x  9,  plain . each,  $  .80 

beveled .  “  .96 

10x14,  plain .  “  1.60 

beveled .  “  1.90 

10x17,  plain .  “  1.80 

beveled .  “  2.20 


In  ordering,  state  color  wanted 


New,  Cheap  and  Pretty 

M-45  Wood  fiber  frame,  neat, 
pretty  ornamentation,  and  finished  in 
soft,  delicate  tints  of  green,  gray  or 
black,  with  ornaments  tipped  with 
gilt.  Fitted  with  plain  or  beveled 
French  plates. 

NOTICE  THE  PRICES 


10x14,  plain . each,  $1.60 

beveled  .  “  2.00 

10x17,  plain .  “  1.80 

beveled .  “  2.30 


In  ordering,  state  color  wanted 


M-20 


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M- 21  Something  New 

Frame  is  made  of  quartered  oak  veneer,  3-ply,  neatly  ornamented  and  finished  in  black  Flemish 
or  dark  brown  oak  color.  Fitted  with  plain  or  beveled  French  plates 

Size  12x20,  plain  plate . each,  $3.10  Size  12x20,  beveled  plate . each,  $3.50 

Order  by  number  and  state  if  plain  or  bevel  plate  is  wanted 


M-22  16x20  Gilt  Mirror 

Outside  moulding  is  nearly  4  inches  wide,  with  wide  burnish  on  inner  edge;  inside  of  this  is 
an  ornamental  gilt  panel.  Fitted  with  French  bevel  plate 
Price . . .  .each,  $4.50 


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Popular  Pattern  in  Oval  Mirrors 


M-23  and  M-25 


All  Gilt  or  Ebony  and  Gilt 

Above  is  a  rich,  elegant  mirror,  five  inches  wide.  The  deep  inside  member  has  gold 
burnished  edge;  outside  is  heavily  ornamented,  bored  and  cut  out.  The  scroll  ornament  has 
heavy  gold  burnishes  between  each  opening.  Finished  all  gilt  or  in  ebony  with  gold  burnishes 


M-23  All  gilt,  18x40,  French  bevel  plate . each,  $15.00 

M-25  Ebony  and  gilt,  18x40,  French  bevel  plate .  “  15.00 


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M-26  and  M-26J4 


Gilt  or  Ebony  and  Gilt  Oval  IMirror 

About  4  inches  wide,  handsome  Florentine  shape,  carved  and  cut¬ 
out  ornaments,  rich  gold  burnishes  on  ornaments  and  inside  edges. 
Finely  finished  all  gilt,  or  in  ebony  finish  with  gold  burnishes.  A 
very  attractive  and  salable  mirror. 

FITTED  WITH  BEVED  FRENCH  PRATES 


M-26  All  gilt,  18x40 . each,  $11.00 

M-26  All  gilt,  16x20 .  “  5.00 

M-26 >4  Ebony  and  gilt,  18x40 .  “  11.00 

M-26 Ebony  and  gilt,  14x24 .  “  6.00 

M-26}4  Ebony  and  gilt,  16x20 .  “  5.00 


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M-27  and  M-27^ 


Gilt  or  Ebony  and  Gilt  Oval  Mirror 

Sizes  16x20  and  18x40 

Frame  is  nearly  4  inches  wide,  open  scroll  ornament  and  carved  edge 
Finished  in  all  gilt,  or  in  ebony  with  gilt  tips 
Fitted  with  French  bevel  plates 

NOTICE  THE  PRICES 


M-27  All  gilt,  18x10 . each,  $8.50 

M-27  All  gilt,  16x20 .  “  4.00 

M-27}4  Ebony  and  gilt,  18x40 .  “  8.50 

M-27^  Ebony  and  gilt,  16x20  .  “  4.00 


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A  Wonder  for  the  Money 

7 y2  inches  wide 


M-28  and  M-29 


Handsomely  cut  out  and  ornamented  on  solid  oak,  with  raised  inside  member 
All  ornaments  are  finished  in  gilt,  with  body  of  frame  in  antique  oak  or  green  finish 

Fitted  with  18x40  French  bevel  plates 


M-28  Oak  with  gilt  ornaments .  each,  #11.20 

M-29  Green  with  gilt  ornaments . each,  11.20 


A  standard  salable  mirror 


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Elegant  New  Pattern 


M-30 

Finished  in  Brown  Oak  Color 


One  of  the  richest  oak  frames  made.  Heavy  raised  ornament,  very  heavily  gold 
burnished.  All  parts  of  ornament  showing  light  are  burnished 
Suitable  for  any  room  where  a  fine  mirror  is  wanted 

18x40,  with  French  bevel  plate . each,  $16.40 


Handsome  Gilt  Mirror 


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M-31 

This  is  one  of  the  handsomest  new  patterns  we  show.  Very  heavy  open  ornament,  profusely  gold  burnished  in  all  smooth 
parts.  Raised  inside  has  two  wide  lines  of  burnish.  Outer  edge  carefully  carved  out.  An  elaborate,  carefully  finished  article 

18x40,  with  French  bevel  plate  .  each,  $15.60 


Elegant  New  Gilt  Mirror 


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M-32 

New  shape  and  first-class  finish;  rich,  open  ornament  on  reeded  ground  work.  Raised  inside  rim  is  burnished  on 
both  edges.  Extreme  outer  edge  of  ornament  is  burnished;  also  gold  burnishes  in  corners 

18x40,  with  French  bevel  plate . each,  $14.00 


Rich,  New  Designs  in  Mirrors 


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Rich,  new  pattern,  oak  veneer,  handsomely  ornamented,  with  portions  of  the  heavy  ornament  in  burnished  gold 

Finished  in  a  rich  brown  or  in  all  gilt 

M-33  Brown,  with  18x40  French  bevel  plate . each,  $13.40 

M-33^  Gilt,  with  18x40  French  bevel  plate .  “  14.20 


Fine,  Showy  New  Mirror 


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One  of  Our  Latest 

Oak  veneer,  nicely  ornamented;  parts  of  ornament  showing  light  in  cut  are  gold  burnished 

Finished  in  a  rich  brown  color.  Sure  to  sell 

18x40,  with  French  bevel  plate . each,  $12.00 


Oak  Veneer  Mirror 


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M-35 

New  showy  pattern.  Frame  is  5%  inches  wide  at  narrow  parts.  Well  ornamented,  with  gold  burnishes  at  corners 

and  center,  and  inside  ornament  gilt  tipped.  Brown  oak  finish 

18x40,  with  French  bevel  plate . each,  $11.50 


New  Flemish  Oak  Mirror 


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M-36  and  M-36^ 

4 ]/2  inches  wide  oak  veneer  in  one  piece.  No  miters  to  open.  Handsome  ornament  on  each  edge 
Finished  in  brown  or  black  Flemish  finish,  with  inside  ornament  burnished  gilt 

M-36  Brown,  with  18x40  French  bevel  plate . each,  $11.50 

M-36J4  Black,  with  18x40  French  bevel  plate .  “  11.50 


Handsome  Gilt  Mirror 


144 


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M-37 

Very  showy  new  pattern,  wide  massive  frame,  7^  inches  wide,  heavily  ornamented  raised  center,  well 

finished  in  all  gilt.  A  Seller 

18x40,  with  French  bevel  plate .  each,  |11.00 


New  Oak  and  Gilt 


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M-38 

Frame  about  6  inches  wide.  Elegant  new  pattern;  very  showy.  The  reeded  stem  lining  and  outside  ornament  are  gilt  and  the 
two  panels  polished  oak.  One  of  the  best  in  the  market.  Gold  burnishes  on  corners.  Try  it 
18x40,  with  bevel  German  or  French  plate  . $10.50 


Rich,  New  Pattern — Notice  the  Price 

All  Gilt.  New  Mirror 


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M-39 

Handsome  shape,  carved  and  bored,  neat  ornamentation,  all  gilt  finish,  5  inches  wide  at  centers 

A  Sure  Seller.  Notice  the  Price 

18x40,  with  French  bevel  plate . each,  $9.00 

In  lots  of  four,  each,  $8.50 


All  Solid  Gilt  Open  Work 


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M-40 

Heavily  ornamented,  7  inches  wide,  3j4-ineh  outside  scroll  open  work,  with  heavy  ornamented  stem,  2  inches  wide,  next  a 

1-inch  gilt  burnished  member  and  extra  heavy  ornamental  lining. 

18x40,  with  French  or  German  plain  plate . each,  $8.80 

18x40,  with  French  or  German  bevel  plate .  “  9.80 


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The  Latest  Thing  Out.  A  Showy,  Cheap,  Salable  Mirror 

The  Leader— Notice  the  Price 


150 


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NT-43  All  Gilt  NT-43 >4  Ebony  and  Gilt 

Entirely  new  pattern,  finished  all  gilt  or  with  the  outside  and  inside  members  in  gilt,  and  the  open  work  panel  in  ebony 

M-43  Gilt,  18x36,  French  beveled  plate . each,  $7.00  M-43^  Ebony  and  Gilt,  18x36,  French  beveled  plate _ each,  $7.00 

Gilt,  18x40,  French  beveled  plate .  “  8.00  Ebony  and  Gilt,  18x40,  French  beveled  plate. .. .  “  8.00 

In  lots  of  six,  we  offer  the  18x36  mirror  at  $6.20,  and  the  18x40  at  $7.50 


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New  Mirror  Hall  Racks 


M-44  Hanging  Mirror  Hat  Rack 


4-inch  polished  golden  oak  frame,  with  four  large  double  hat  hooks.  Fitted  with 
beveled  French  plates.  Sizes  given  are  the  size  of  mirror  plate 

14x24 . each,  $5.50  16x28. ..  .each,  $7. 00  18x32 _ each,  $8.60  22x28. ..  .each,  $  9.20 

15x26....  “  6.50  17x30....  “  8.10  18x36....  “  9.50  24x30....  “  10.60 


M-45  Mirror  Hat  Rack 


4-incli  polished  golden  oak  frame,  with  three  double  hat  hooks 
Fitted  with  French  bevel  plates 

With  14x14  French  bevel  plate. .  .each,  $4.00  With  18x18  French  bevel  plate. .  .each,  $5.60 
“  16x16  “  “  “  ...  “  5.00  “  20x20  “  “  “  ...  “  6.80 


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M-46  and  M-47 


Hanging  Hat  Racks 


M-20  Made  of  4-inch  quarter-sawed,  finely  polished  golden  oak,  with  carved  ornament  and 
four  double  brass  hooks.  Fitted  with  French  plates  only 

Size  18x20 . plain,  $1.50  beveled,  $8.00 

Size  20x24  . plain,  9.00  beveled,  9.50 

M-21  Similar  to  M-20,  but  in  addition  to  orna¬ 
ment  on  top  it  has  carved  ornaments  on  each  corner 

Size  22x28 . plain,  $11. 00 

Size  22x28 . beveled,  12.00 


Brass  Hat  Rack 

Gold  plated;  rich,  heavy 
ornaments 

Fitted  with  8x8  French 
bevel  plate 

Price,  each,  only  $3.00 


M-48 


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M-49 


Cheval  IVIirror 


Made  of  select  oak,  finished  in  golden  or  Flemish  oak,  or  curly  birch  in  mahogany  finish 

Fitted  with  French  plates 


Size  of  plates 

18x40.. 
20x48 . . 


French  plain 
each 


French  bevel 
each 


$17.20  $18.00 

25.00  27.00 


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M-50 


Cheval  Swing  IMirror 

Graceful  and  strong,  the  outside  frame  forming  an  additional  support 

Finished  in  antique  oak 


Fitted  with  18x40  plain  German  plate .  each,  $18.50 

“  18x40  beveled  German  plate .  .  “  19.50 

“  18x40  beveled  French  plate .  “  20.00 

“  20x48  plain  German  or  French  plate .  “  26.50 

“  20x48  beveled  German  or  French  plate .  “  28.50 


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M-51 

Cheval 


Golden  oak  polished,  or  weathered  oak.  Fitted  with  French  plates 

French  plain  French  bevel 


Size  of  plates  each  each 

18x40  . $18.50  $19.30 

20x48 .  27.50  29.50 


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>1-52 


Triplicate  IVIirror 


Made  of  oak,  in  polished  golden  oak  or  Flemish  oak  finish 
Finished  veneer  backs,  handsome  hand  carvings 
Hinges  and  casters  oxidized  copper  finish 
Fitted  with  one  20x48  and  two  16x44  French  plates 


Price,  with  plain  plates . each,  $60.00 

Price,  with  bevel  plates  .  “  66.00 


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Made  of  oak,  finished  in  golden  oak,  polished.  Finished  veneer  backs. 

Fitted  with  French  plates 

M-ll  18x40,  with  French  plain _ $34.70  French  bevel . $37.50 

Furnished  and  made  as  above,  with  center  plate  20x48  and  side  plates  18x40 
M-12  French  plain . $44.00  French  bevel . $48.00 


>1-55  Pier  Mirror 

A  popular  style  of  frame,  finished  in  highly  polished  golden  oak,  ornamented  with  massive  hand- 
carved  ornaments  and  moulding,  and  fitted  with  wood  slab  at  base.  Fitted  with  French  plate. 
20  x  60,  plain . each,  $36.00  |  20  x  60,  beveled _ each,  $39.00 


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M-56 


Hall  Rack 


Quartered  golden  oak,  polished,  or  weathered  oak  finish 


18x40,  with  French  bevel  plate 


each,  $50.00 


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Effect  of  Triplicate  Mirrors 

Cuts  on  pages  156-157 

They  are  particularly  suitable  for  tailors,  dressmakers,  etc. 

They  are  an  ornament  to  most  any  store  where  wearing  apparel  is  sold 


When  ordering  do  not  cut  out  pages — order  by  number  only 


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Oval  Nickel  Plated  Metal 
Frames 

Dust-proof  metal  telescope  backs.  Fitted  with 
beveled  French  mirror  plates 

Can  also  be  furnished  in  brass  plate,  if  desired 

A  chain  can  be  attached  to  this  frame  for  hanging 


Sire  of  Plates  Price  each 

Gil  8x10 . $2.85 

G12  10x12 .  3.50 

G13  11x14 .  4.25 

G14  14x17 .  4.50 

G15  16x20 .  6.00 


Swivel  Stand  Mirrors 

Made  entirely  of  metal,  nickel  plated  and  fitted  with 
beveled  French  mirror  plates 

Can  be  supplied  in  brass  plate  also,  if  desired 

Very  appropriate  to  put  on  show  cases,  or  for  dresser  in 

a  room 


Size  of  Plates  Price  each 

G16  6x8 . $2.00 

G17  8x10  .  2  50 

G18  10x12 .  4.00 


Extension  Swivel  Mirrors 

Made  entirely  of  metal,  finished  in  nickel  plate.  Size  of  mirror 
plate,  10x12.  Can  be  fastened  to  wall  or  dresser  and  so  adjusted  in  a 
minute  as  to  give  a  perfect  view  of  the  back  or  profile,  as  may  be  desired 
When  not  in  use  it  occupies  but  a  very  small  space,  and  is  practically 
out  of  sight. 


G19  Price  each 


$8.00 


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Combination  Towel  Rack  and  Cup  and  Brush  Holder 

With  French  plate  mirror.  Appropriate  for  bathrooms.  Very  elegant 


This  article  is  made  entirely  of  metal 

Background  finished  in  oxidized  copper 
plate 

Fittings  in  nickel  plate 
Size,  14x18 
Mirror  plate,  8  x  10 

G-20  Price  per  dozen .  $60.00 

Three  or  less,  $6.00  each 


Detail  Design  of 
Brush  Holder 


Detail  Design  of  Posts  Detail  Design  of 

Holding  Towel  Roller  Cup  Holder 

in  Position 


Combination  Hat  and  Coat  Rack 

With  French  plate  mirror 


This  article  is  made  entirely  of  metal 
Background  finished  in  oxidized  copper  plate 
Hooks  in  nickel  plate 
Size,  14x18  Mirror  plate,  8x10 


Cut  Showing  Design  of  Hooks 


G-21  Price  per  dozen 


Less  than  one  dozen,  $5.50  each 


$50.00 


Silver  IMounted  Plateau 


Very  appropriate  for  parlor  or  dining-room  table 


These  plateaux  are  mounted  in  silver-plated  metal  frames  and  fitted  with  beveled  and  beaded 

French  mirror  plates 


G-22 

8-inch,  price 

each 

... .$  3.00 

G-23 

10-iuch  “ 

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....  4.20 

G-24 

1 2 -inch  ‘  ‘ 

<  < 

....  5.30 

G-25 

14-inch  “ 

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....  6.70 

G-26 

16-inch  “ 

<  < 

....  8.20 

G-27 

18-inch 

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....  9.60 

G-28 

20-inch  “ 

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....  12.00 

Prices  subject  to  fluctuations  in 
prices  of  mirror  plates 


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Gold  Plated  Metal  Frames 


Fitted  with  beveled  French  mirror  plates.  These  frames  are  guaranteed  genuine  24-karat  gold 

plate,  hand-burnished  and  celluloid  lacquered 
These  are  the  most  exquisite  patterns  of  frames  made 


Size  of  Mirror 

Price  each 

Size  of  Mirror 

Price  each 

Size  of  Mirror 

Price  each 

G-29 

10x12 . 

....$  7.85 

G-35  10x12  . 

5.50 

G-39  11x14 . 

....$6  00 

G-30 

11x14 . 

....  8  50 

G-36  11x14 . 

....  6.00 

G-40  10x20 . 

....  6.50 

G-31 

10x20  . 

....  10.50 

G-37  14x17 . 

. . . .  6.50 

G-41  14x17 . 

G-32 

14x17 . 

....  10.50 

G-38  16x20 . 

....  11.00 

G-42  16x20 . 

G-33 

16x20 . 

....  12.00 

G-34  20x24 .  18.00 


Size  of  Mirror  Price  each 


Size  of  Mirror  Price  each 


Size  of  Mirror  Price  each 


G-43  10x12 . $4.00 

G  44  11x14 .  5  00 

G-45  10x20 .  6.00 

G-46  14x17 .  6.00 

G-47  16x20 .  6.50 


G-48  14x17 . $11.50 

G-49  16x20 .  15  00 

G-50  20x24 .  19.00 


G-51  10x20 . $11.50 

G  52  14x17 .  1150 

G-53  16x20 .  15  00 

G-54  20x24 .  18.00 


Sash  Bars 


WE  take  pleasure  in  submitting  to  you  our  new  designs  of 
standard  inetal  and  wood  mouldings  for  show  cases 
and  store  fronts.  Also  a  number  of  frame  metal 
mouldings. 

All  cuts  of  mouldings  are  of  exact  size,  end  view. 

The  metal  mouldings  are  covered  with  nickel-silver,  brass, 
copper,  gold  bronze  and  aluminum. 

Oxidized  black  and  antique  copper  mouldings. 

The  nickel-silver  used  in  the  manufacture  of  our  mouldings 
is  made  to  our  order  and  guaranteed  20  per  cent  28  gauge  on 
store  front  bars,  etc.  Where  required  we  use  24  gauge.  We 
also  manufacture  mouldings  made  of  15  per  cent  nickel-silver 
when  so  ordered.  Our  15  per  cent  metal  equals,  by  actual  test, 
many  of  the  so-called  18  per  cent  metals  now  on  the  market. 
Metal  arms  are  drawn  on  soft  elm,  which  cuts  out  for  joint  as 
easy  as  pine,  and  makes  a  more  perfect  arm  than  can  be  made 
on  any  other  wood. 

We  furnish  iron  rabbit  sash  bars  complete,  ready  for  set¬ 
ting,  on  application. 

We  make  a  specialty  of  metal  mouldings  of  a  special  pat¬ 
tern,  and  would  be  pleased  to  give  any  information  desired. 
For  special  mouldings,  please  furnish  sketch  of  exact  size,  end 
view  of  pattern  desired,  also  the  purpose  it  is  to  be  used  for. 

We  feel  confident  in  saying  we  manufacture  a  line  of  show 
case  makers’  supplies  which  are  superior  in  quality,  excellence 
and  exactness  in  manfacture  not  equaled  by  any  other  maker. 
Our  individual  attention,  together  with  30  years’  experience,  and 
customers  in  every  state  of  the  Union,  are  sufficient  guarantees 
of  the  quality,  etc.,  of  our  mouldings.  All  of  our  machinery  is 
of  the  latest  improved  pattern.  We  employ  none  but  experienced 
workmen,  use  strictly  first-class  picked  lumber,  and  metals  of 
guaranteed  percentage  and  quality,  manufactured  expressly  for 
us,  which  enables  us  to  warrant  our  products. 

Wood  mouldings  of  our  make  are  accurately  fitted  to  any 
metal  corner  desired  and  are  made  perfect  and  smooth. 


Always  order  by  number  in  catalogue 
Prices  on  application 
Correspondence  solicited 

Always  specify  in  shipping  directions  whether  by 
express  or  freight,  and  by  what  railroad  or 
express  company  preferred 


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Metal  Covered  Steel  Sash  Bars 

Approximated  weights  in  pounds  per  running  foot 


No.  237  3.60  lbs 


No.  238  2.15  lbs. 


No.  239  1.70  lbs. 


No.  240  1.35  lbs. 


No.  241  0.90  lbs. 


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Metal  Covered  Sash  Bars 


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Metal  Covered  Mouldings 


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Metal  Covered  Mouldings 


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Metal  Covered  Mouldings 


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Pointers  on  Using  Diamonds 


THERE  is  very  little  doubt  but  that  few  of  those 
using  a  glaziers’  diamond  know  little  about  its  his¬ 
tory.  Therefore,  in  issuing  our  new  illustrated  catalogue, 
we  think  a  few  remarks  relative  to  its  origin,  and  some 
hints  about  the  methods  of  using  and  caring  for  same, 
may  not  be  out  of  place. 

Diamonds:  Diamonds  are  found  in  many  portions  of 
the  world,  but,  as  those  from  Brazil  have  proved  to  be 
much  harder  and  more  suitable  for  our  purpose  than  any 
other,  we  use  only  the  diamonds  from  that  quarter  in  all 
the  articles  illustrated  herewith. 

Setting:  In  setting  and  adjusting  the  diamond,  great 
care  is  required  to  put  it  on  its  true  cutting  angle,  during 
which  process  it  is  many  times  tested  by  different  hands 
before  finally  becoming  a  finished  article. 

Testing:  Before  being  sent  out  it  is  again  tested,  which 
almost  precludes  the  possibility  of  a  purchaser  having 
a  defective  tool. 

Cutting:  It  is  hardly  necessary  to  say  that  in  cutting 
glass,  however  thick,  only  one  cut  is  requisite,  and  for 
plate  glass  a  little  more  pressure  should  be  used  and  the 
cut  tapped  so  that  it  just  starts  to  run,  when  it  can 
easily  be  parted  with  pliers  made  for  that  purpose. 

Method  of  Holding:  The  diamond  should  be  held 
between  the  first  and  second  finger,  with  the  thumb  and 
finger  upon  the  flats  on  the  handle,  and  held  about  the 
same  slope  as  the  bevel  on  the  block;  if  held  too  high  it 
will  “score”  and  throw  up  the  white,  and  the  angle  of  the 
diamond  will  soon  wear;  but  if  held  at  the  true  cutting 
angle  it  will  “sing”  and  make  a  clean  cut,  and  its  cutting 
angle  will  last  far  longer. 

Care  of  Tool:  To  keep  a  diamond  in  good  condition, 
it  should  be  used  by  one  person  only,  and  not  used  on 
any  rough  surface,  such  as  rolled  or  cast  glass.  It  will 
be  found  advisable  to  keep  one  specially  for  this  work. 
Steel  wheels  are  used  very  extensively  for  cutting  rough 
glass,  and  should  ,be  dipped  in  coal  oil  before  using. 

Resetting:  We  undertake  to  reset  all  diamonds 
illustrated  herewith,  or,  in  fact,  any  other  make,  and 
return  same  with  “cut”  equal  to  when  new. 


178 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Sharratt  &  Newth’s  Best  English  Diamonds 

IVIade  especially  to  our  order 


No.  500 


For  cutting  single  and  double  thickness.  Price,  $7.50 


Subject  to  Discount 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


179 


Staarratt  Newth’s  Best  English  Diamonds 

Made  especially  to  our  order 


No.  501 


For  cutting  single  and  double  thickness.  Price,  $8.50 


Subject  to  Discount 


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180 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 

Sharratt  &  Newth’s  Best  English  Diamonds 

Made  especially  to  our  order 


No.  502 


For  cutting  rough  or  polished  plate.  Price,  fll.00 


Subject  to  Discount 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


181 


Sharratt  Newth’s  Best  English  Diamonds 

Made  especially  to  our  order 


No.  503 

Price,  $15.00 


Subject  to  Discount 


182 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Sharratt  Newth’s  Best  English  Diamonds 

Made  especially  to  our  order 


No.  504 


Knife  Diamond 


For  cutting  window  glass.  Two  blades 
Tortoise  shell  handle 
Price,  $9.50 


Subject  to  Discount 


183 


James  H.  Rice  CoM  Chicago 

Rice’s  Celebrated  Plate  Glass  Diamond 

Made  especially  to  our  order 


No.  505 

It  is  best  quality  of  diamond  and  large  spark 
For  all  kinds  of  glass,  and  all  work  where  an  extra  heavy  diamond  is  required 
Can  be  used  when  needed  on  single-thick  glass 
-  Price,  $20.00 


Subject  to  Discount 


Especially  made  to  our  order 


184 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 

Rice’s  Celebrated  Glaziers’  Diamonds 


All  goods  are  finished  in  best  manner  and  heavily  nickel  plated 
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Sure-Cut  Glaziers’  Diamonds 

TWO  QUALITIES 

No.  50  Ebony  Sure-Cut . each,  $5.00 

No.  51  Extra  Sure-Cut . .  “  7.50 

Any  one  can  cut  with  this  style,  however 
inexperienced  in  glass  cutting,  as  it  merely  requires 
to  be  set  on  the  glass  and  drawn 
over  it  to  make  a 
perfect  cut 


No.  60 


No.  55  Extra  Key  Glaziers’ Diamond.  For  general 

use  on  ordinary  glass . each,  $  4.50 

No.  56  Extra  Key  Glaziers’ Diamond.  Very  good 

for  general  use . each,  6.00 

No.  57  Superior  Key  Glaziers’  Diamond. 

Adapted  to  single  and  double-thick  glass. 

Well  suited  for  heavy  work,  and  where  a  con¬ 
stant  use  is  necessary . each,  8.00 

No.  58  Superior  Glaziers’  Diamond.  Specially 
adapted  to  single  and  double-thick  glass.  For 
general  use  by  glass  stainers,  dealers  in  glass, 
and  where  a  diamond  for  heavy  work  is  con¬ 
stantly  required . each ,  1 2 . 00 

Extra  Plate  Glass  Diamond.  Specially  adapted  to  plate  and  rough  plate 
glass,  and  all  extra  heavy  work.  These  diamonds  will  cut  anything  from 
single-thick  to  the  most  difficult  and  heaviest  glass  made  ....  . . each,  16.00 


Subject  to  Discount 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


185 


Rice’s  Standard  Steel  Wheel  Cutters 

IN  presenting  our  catalogue  we  do  not  deem  it  necessary  to  dwell  on  the  method  of  construc¬ 
tion,  etc.,  beyond  the  fact  that  we  use  the  best  material  in  the  manufacture  of  our  Steel 
Wheel  Cutters  that  we,  with  our  experience  of  over  twenty  years,  consider  the  most  suit¬ 
able  for  this  purpose. 

We  employ  only  skilled  and  experienced  labor,  and  are  satisfied  that,  by  our  constantly 
increasing  trade  and  the  fact  that  our  goods  find  a  market  in  nearly  every  country  in  the  world, 
we  produce  an  article  that  meets  the  demands  of  the  trade,  and  can  be  handled  with  profit. 


Is  designed  for  the  glass  men — one  that  we  recommend  to  give  the  best  satisfaction 
No  better  made.  Weight,  per  gross,  11  pounds.  10  gross  in  case 
Outside  measure,  16  x  10  x  8  inches 
Price,  per  gross,  $11.00 


For  heavy  plate  glass 

Weight,  per  gross,  12)4  pounds.  10  gross  in  case 
Outside  measure,  24  x  13  x  10  inches 
Price,  per  gross,  $11.25 


No.  2 

Has  an  enameled  wood  handle;  the  metal  parts  are  all  nicely  finished 
The  favorite  of  the  hardware  men 
Weight,  per  gross,  7)4  pounds.  10  gross  in  case 
Outside  measure,  20  x  13  x  12  inches 
Price,  per  gross,  $9.00 


This  is  a  cheap,  serviceable  glass  cutter,  and  one  that  gives  good  satisfaction 
Weight,  per  gross,  16  pounds.  10  gross  in  case 
Outside  measure,  25  x  13  x  10  inches 
Price,  per  gross,  $8.00 


Note. — The  different  styles  of  handles  are  made  to  conform  to'the  hand,  and  will  be  found  as  suitable  as  the 
old  glaziers’ diamond;  but  instead  of  the  diamond  point  they  are  fitted  with  a  small  hardened  steel  revolving 
wheel,  the  sharp  edge  of  which  cuts  as  well  as  the  diamond. 


Subject  to  Discount 


186 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Rice’s  Standard  Glass  Cutters  for  Cutting  Circles 


Circle  sweep  for  cutting  circles,  rounding  lights,  etc. 

We  make  these  in  two  sizes,  20  and  40  inches 
The  metal  parts  are  nickel  plated  throughout,  and  bottom  of  disk  rubber  covered 

20-inch  sweeps,  cutting  from  3  to  20  inches . per  dozen,  $4.00  Single  ones - $0.50 

40-inch  “  “  “  3  to  40  inches .  “  5.00  Single  ones . 75 

Extra  cutter  heads,  10c  each 


Will  cut  circles  from  6  to  72  inches 

No.  61  With  diamond  suitable  for  cutting  ordinary  glass . $27.00 

No.  62  With  diamond  suitable  for  cutting  single,  double  or  plate  glass .  34.00 


Iron  Platform  Circle  Cutting 
Machine 

Will  cut  circles  for  one-half  to  twelve 
inches 

No.  63  With  diamond  suitable  for 

cutting  ordinary  glass . $34.00 

No.  64  With  diamond  suitable  for 
cutting  single,  double  or 
plate  glass .  40.00 


Nos.  63  and  64 


Subject  to  Discount 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


187 


The  “Perfection”  Glass  Board 


No.  65 


Lower  Side  of  Rule 


Upper  Side  of  Rule 


An  Indispensable  Article  to  All  Dealers  in  Window  Glass 
It  Will  Save  Its  Cost  in  a  Short  Time 


Can  be  instantly  adjusted  to  cut  glass  of  any  size  in  eighths,  quarters,  halves  and  inches. 
This  board  is  strongly  made  of  well  seasoned  lumber  and  will  always  remain  true.  It  is  ruled 
both  ways  in  inches,  with  steel  rule  on  front  end  graduated  in  inches  and  eighths.  The  straight 
edge  of  rule  is  adjustable,  being  fitted  at  each  end  with  adjustable  gauges,  connected  with  and 
moving  simultaneously  equal  distances  by  connecting  rod,  and,  as  it  is  impossible  to  move  one 
end  more  than  another,  an  absolutely  straight  line  is  secured.  It  has  .a  wedged  point  at  the  top 
end  and  a  lug  at  the  bottom  end,  and  readily  fits  into  one-inch  spaces,  provided  at  both  top  and 
bottom  of  board,  and  at  any  point  desired.  For  cutting  even  inches,  the  connecting  rod  is 
turned  back  as  far  as  it  will  go  and  secured  there  by  a  set  screw.  It  is  then  dropped  into  the  one- 
inch  spaces  at  both  top  and  bottom  of  board  at  any  point  desired,  and  is  thus  firmly  held  in 
place  and  ready  for  the  cutter.  The  rule  is  fitted  with  a  very  simple  device  by  which  it  can  be 
moved  forward  and  backward  and  readily  set  for  cutting  fractions  of  inches.  When  several 
lights  of  glass  of  the  same  size  are  to  be  cut,  and  the  screw  is  once  set,  every  one  will  be  of 
exact  size. 


Size .  24  x  36 

Price,  each . $12.50 


30  x  48  36  x  54 

$15.00  $17.50 


42  x  60 
$20.00 


48x72 

$22.50 


Subject  to  Discount 


188 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


The  constantly  increasing  demand  for  rules,  straight  edges,  etc.,  of  a  superior  quality,  suit¬ 
able  for  the  requirements  of  parties  engaged  in  the  cutting  of  glass,  paper,  felts,  linens,  silks, 
etc.,  has  induced  us  to  compile  a  list  of  articles  as  manufactured  by  us,  and  devoted  to  the  above 
uses.  With  a  large  corps  of  skilled  workmen,  new  and  improved  machinery,  largely  increased 
factory  space,  a  life-long  acquaintance  with  the  requirements  of  cutters  in  every  branch  of  busi¬ 
ness,  we  are  warranted  in  making  the  assertion  that  at  no  previous  time  in  the  history  of  the 
trade  have  goods  of  equal  quality  been  quoted  at  correspondingly  low  figures.  Quotations  on 
specialties  of  every  description  in  the  rule  line  cheerfully  furnished.  Remember  that  on  boxing, 
baling  or  packing  we  make  no  charge. 

Small  packages  sent  by  mail  subject  to  the  added  cost  of  postage. 

On  C.  O.  D.  packages  the  charges  for  return  of  money  are  added  to  the  bill. 

Care  is  used  in  the  packing  of  goods,  and  wTe  will  not  be  responsible  for  less  or  breakage  in 
transit. 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


189 


Glass  Cutters’  Rules  and  Nippers 


LIP  RULES  Dozen  E)ach 

No.  1  144  in.  long,  3X  in.  wide,  X  in.  thick . $180.00  $15.00 

“  2  120  “  iy2  “  X  “  138.00  11.50 

“  3  108  “  iy2  “  x  “  120.00  10.00 

“  4  100  “  iy2  “  X  “  108.00  9.00 

“  5  96  “  3  “  X  “  .  ...  102.00  8.50 

“  6  84  “  3  “  X  “  84.00  7.00 

“  7  72  “  2!4  “  X  “  66.00  5.50 

“  8  60  “  2X  “  X  “  54.00  4.50 

“  9  48  “  2  “  X  "  42.00  3.50 

“  10  36  “  IX  “  X  “  30.00  2.50 

“11  30  “  IX  “  X  “  .  24.00  2.00 

If  y  in.  thick  are  wanted,  add  %  to  the  No.,  thus,  No.  1%  will  mean  same  as  No.  I ,  only  y  in.  thick 

“L  SQUARES  Dozen  Each 

No.  12  Blade  60  in.,  stock  27  in . $180.00  $15.00 

“  13  “  48  “  “  27  “ .  144.00  12.00 

“  14  “  42  “  “  27  “ .  132.00  11.00 

“  15  “  36  “  “  24  “ .  120.00  10.00 

“  16  “  30  “  “  24  “ .  108.00  9.00 

All  the  above  are  heavy  brass  lined  on  inside  of  stock  to  prevent  wear  when  used  against  rough  edges  of  glass 

“T  SQUARES  Dozen  Each 

No.  17  60  in.  long,  IX  in.  wide,  X  in-  thick,  stock  9  in . $108.00  $9.00 

“  18  48  “  IX  “  X  “  “  9  “ .  84.00  7.00 

“  19  42  “  IX  “  X  “  “  9  “ .  72.00  6.00 

“  20  36  “  IX  “  X  “  “  9“ . .  60.00  5.00 

“  21  30  “  IX  “  X  “  “  9  “ .  54.00  4.50 

“  22  24  “  IX  “  X  “  “  9  “  .  48.00  4.00 


The  above  squares  are  all  made  with  hard  rock  maple  wood  blades,  brass  caps,  and  hard  Turkish  boxwood  stocks 


CLASS  NIPPERS— Square  Jaws  Dozen  Each 

No.  23  16  in.  long,  jaws  IX  in . $132.00  $11.00 

“  24  13  “  “  IX  “  .  108.00  9.00 

“  25  10  “  “  1  “  . 66.00  5.50 

“  26  8 X  “  “  1  “  .  60.00  5.00 

GLASS  NIPPERS— Roller  Jaws  Dozen  Each 

No.  27  13  in.  long,  jaws  3  in . $36.00  $6.00 

“  28  12  “  “  3  “  . 30.00  5.00 

Above  nippers  are  all  made  of  best  wrought  iron,  with  brassed  steel  jaws 

LONG  “NO  LIP”  RULES  Dozen  Each 

No.  29  84  in.  long,  2  in.  wide,  X  in.  thick  . $66.00  $5.50 

“  30  72  “  1 X  “  X  “  48.00  4.00 

“  31  60  “  IX  “  X  “  36.00  3.00 

“  32  48  “  IX  “  X  “  12.00  2.00 

“  33  36  “  1 X  “  X  “  7.00  1.00 

Above  rules  are  all  brass  capped,  without  lip 

SECTION  RODS  Dozen  Each 

No.  34  144  in.  long,  X  in.  square .  $84.00  $7.00 

“  35  108  “  c  X  “  60.00  5.00 

“  36  84  “  X  “  36.00  3.00 


No.  34  is  in  4  joints.  No.  35  in  3  joints,  No,  36  in  2  joints.  For  measuring  store  fronts  for  large  plate  glass 


EXTENSION  RODS 


No.  37 

10  ft.  long, 

opens  to  20  ft 

“  38 

8  “ 

“  16“ 

“  39 

7  “ 

“  14  “ 

“  40 

6  “ 

“  12  “ 

“  41 

5  “ 

“  10  “ 

“  42 

4  “ 

“  8  “ 

“  43 

3  “ 

“  6  “ 

“  44 

30  in.  long, 

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“  45 

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“  46 

6  ft.  long, 

“  18  “ 

“  47 

5  “ 

“  15  “ 

“  48 

4  “ 

“  12  “ 

“  49 

3  “ 

“  9  “ 

“  50 

30  in.  long, 

1  ‘  90  in 

Above  rods  are 


90  in .  96.00 

nseparable,  and  are  worked  with  a  self-acting  spring  and  thumb  sctew 


Specially  adapted  for  architects  and  builders,  as  well  as  glass  cutters 


Dozen 

Each 

$192.00 

$16.00 

,  162.00 

13.50 

,  132.00 

11.00 

.  108.00 

9.00 

84.00 

7.00 

66.00 

5.50 

,  48.00 

4.00 

3.00 

30.00 

2.50 

240.00 

20.00 

180.00 

15.00 

144.00 

12.00 

108.00 

9.00 

96.00 

ab  sciew 

8.00 

190 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Diamond  Point  Driver 

(Pat.  January  17,  1882) 


No.  66 


Length,  6^  inches 
Price,  $2.50  net 


The  Peerless  Glazing  Point — for  Greenhouses 


A  new  name  and  a  new  point.  There  are  others,  but  none  like  it 
A  Few  of  Its  Good  Points: 

No  raising  up  when  driven.  No  rights.  No  lefts.  No  sliding.  No  trouble  to  apply 
Cheap.  Indestructible.  Once  used,  always  used.  Try  them  once 

Price,  per  box  of  1 ,000 . $0.60 


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James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


191 


Standard  Glaziers*  Points 


Triangles 


0  1 


Price,  $8.00  per  box 

Put  up  in  50-lb.  boxes,  in  half-pound  papers,  or  bulk 
Subject  to  discount 


Patent  <>  Glaziers’  Points 


PRICE  LIST  OF  <>  POINTS 

No.  1  Points— inch  long 

For  use  in  No.  1  Driver 


Box  containing  9  pkgs.  (5,000  each) . $2.75 

“  “  18  “  “  5.00 

“  “  36  “  “  9.50 

Boxes  containing  each  36  pkgs.  (5,000  each)  . 18.00 

“  “  “  36  “  “  . . 34.00 

“  “  “  36  “  “  . ...64.00 


No.  2  Points— 54  inch  long 

For  use  in  No.  2  Driver 

Box  containing  9  pkgs.  (4,000  each)  . 

n  >1  <<  <i 

“  “  36  “  “  . 

Boxes  containing  each  36  pkgs.  (4,000  each)-  . 

“  “  “36  “  “  . 

“  “  “  36  “  “  . 


$2.75 

5.00 

9.50 

18.00 

34.00 

64.00 


These  prices  are  all  net,  with  no  discount 


BENT  Glass 
Gives  Tone  to  the 
Structure 


IT  is  a  well-known  fact  that  bent  glass  adds 
to  the  attractiveness  of  any  building  or  store 
front;  in  fact,  it  gives  extra  tone  to  the 
whole  structure. 

To  those  contemplating  building,  or  making 
alterations,  it  is  important  to  know  that  com¬ 
mon  double-thick  glass  can  be  bent  to  any  part 
of  a  circle  not  exceeding  half  circle.  Polished 
plate  can  also  be  bent  in  the  same  manner. 
The  difference  in  appearance  between  the  two 
lights  after  bending  is  hardly  perceptible;  in 
fact,  when  set  in  a  building  it  would  require  an 
expert  to  detect  any  difference  at  all.  How¬ 
ever,  there  is  quite  a  difference  in  the  cost. 
Bent  double-thick  glass  is  only  about  one-fifth 
of  the  cost  of  bent  plate  glass,  which  is  a  con¬ 
siderable  saving  in  the  construction  of  a  building. 

The  curving  or  bending  of  double-thick  glass 
takes  away  the  waviness,  gives  a  polish  to  the 
glass  and  adds  to  its  stiength  and  resistance  to 
high  winds  and  severe  storms.  This  was  clearly 
demonstrated  in  the  city  of  St.  Louis  by  the 
tornado  that  visited  that  city  May  27,  1896. 

We  manufacture  all  kinds  of  bent  glass  for 
buildings,  show  cases,  fancy  furniture,  etc.,  the 
product  being  all  of  superior  make  and  finish, 
and  ship  to  all  points  of  the  compass. 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


193 


This  beautiful  bent  glass  store  front,  typical  of  modern  times  and  pro¬ 
gressiveness,  illustrates  what  is  probably  the  best  mode  of  making  a  show 
window  attractive  of  itself,  and  compelling  attention  from  even  the  most 
casual  passerby. 


194 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Ruppert’s  Store,  Chicago 


Bent  Glass  Store  Front 


A  representative  modern  bent  glass  store  front  installed  by  us 
A  bent  plate  glass  front  is  very  much  more  attractive  than  glass  not  bent,  and  is 

money  well  invested 

Bent  plate  glass  is  far  superior  in  brilliancy 
to  the  plain  plate 


James  H.  Rice  CoM  Chicago 


195 


Net  Prices  of  Double  Thick 

Bent  Glass 

For  Show  Cases— Regular  bends 


16x24  $0.75 

per  light, 

net 

18x28 

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2.00 

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James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Official  Bending  List 


Adopted  March  1,  1900 

Bending  only;  glass  extra 

-PLATE  GLASS 


Plates  where  length  and  width  added  are  less  than  76  inches 
Plates  of  76  or  more,  bnt  less  than  90  united  inches . 


“  90 

“  100 
“  no 
“  120 
“  140 

“  160 
“  180 
“  200 
“  210 
“  220 
“  230 


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“  100 
“  110 
“  120 
“  140 

“  160 
“  180 
“  200 
“  210 
“  220 
“  230 

“  240 


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WINDOW  GLASS 


Lights  of  less  than  60  united  inches . 

“  60  or  more,  but  less  than  70  united  inches 


“  70  “  < 1 

“  80  “  “ 

1 1  90  “  “ 

“  100  “ 


“  80 
“  90 
“  100 
“  110 


Per  sq.  ft. 

...$0.60 

.75 

...  1.00 
...  1.50 
...  2.00 
...  2.50 
...  3.00 
....  3.50 
. ..  4.00 
. . . .  4.50 
. ...  5.00 
....  5.50 
. . .  .  6.00 


$0.25 

.30 

.40 

.50 

.60 

.90 


1.  Larger  sizes,  irregular  shapes,  bends  exceeding  quarter  circle,  and  rough  and  ornamental 
glass,  charged  at  special  prices. 

2.  Beveled  glass,  25  per  cent  additional  and  at  owner's  risk. 

3.  Bending  on  the  length,  where  it  exceeds  the  width  by  more  than  6  inches,  25  per  cent 
additional. 

4.  Odd  or  fractional  parts  of  inches  charged  as  even  inches  of  next  larger  size;  for  example, 
36|x37 ^  will  be  charged  as  38x38. 

5.  Above  charges  are  for  bending  only.  Flat  glass  will  be  charged  at  current  discounts. 

6.  Boxing  will  be  charged  on  all  orders  at  8  cents  per  superficial  foot  of  actual  lid  measurement 
of  cases  shipped,  irrespective  of  value. 

7.  Sizes  containing  less  than  one  square  foot  will  be  charged  as  a  full  foot,  and  in  figuring 
narrow  widths  no  size  will  be  figured  as  less  than  12  inches  wide.  Minimum  charge  for 
bending  plate  $1.00,  and  sheet  50  cents,  irrespective  of  size. 

Explanation  of  Curves  and  Diagrams 

A — Curves  are  those  which  are  bent  to  a  given  radius  one  way  of  the  pane  only,  which  applies  to  the  whole 
length  or  width  of  the  pane,  and  not  to  one  part  only.  The  depth  of  bend  not  to  exceed  one-eighth  of  the  length 
of  the  bent  side  of  pane.  Example,  length  of  the  bent  side  of  pane,  96  in.,  depth  of  bend  not  above  12  in. 

B — Curves  are  those  which  are  bent  more  than  one-eighth,  but  not  to  exceed  the  quarter  of  a  circle,  or  about 
1  in  554.  Example,  pane  77  in.,  bend  Min. 

C — For  the  same  curve  as  B,  but  a  part  fiat,  the  flat  part  not  to  exceed  one-third.  Example,  pane  72  in.,  bend 
48  in.,  flat  24  in. 

D — For  flat  curves,  with  one  part  flat,  the  depth  of  the  bent  part  not  to  exceed  1  iu  12,  and  the  flat  part  one- 
half.  Example,  pane  72  in.,  bend  36  in.,  depth  3  in.,  flat  36  in. 

E — For  curves,  the  bent  part  not  less  than  a  6-in.  radius,  and  not  to  exceed  the  quarter  of  a  circle,  with  flat 
part,  the  flat  part  to  exceed  one-third,  but  not  to  exceed  two-thirds.  Example,  pane  72  in.,  bend  21  in.,  flat  48  in. 

F — Curves  are  those  which  are  bent  beyond  the  quarter  of  the  circle,  but  not  to  exceed  1  in  4.  Example, 
pane  84  in.,  depth  21  in. 

G  -For  OG  curves,  depth  not  to  exceed  1  in  16.  Example,  pane  64  in.,  depth,  4  in. 

H — For  angular  curves,  viz.:  Flat  parts  on  each  side,  the  centers  not  to  exceed  a  quarter  of  a  circle,  and  the 
flat  paits  one-fourth  of  the  sides  bent.  Example,  pane  80  in.,  bend  60  in.,  flat  10  in.  each  side,  or  about  5  one  side 
and  15  the  other. 

J — For  angular  curves  (radius  not  less  than  6  in.),  the  center  not  to  exceed  the  quarter  circle,  and  the  flat  to 
exceed  one-fourth,  but  not  to  exceed  three-fourths.  Example,  pane  72  in.,  bend  18  in.,  flat  27  in.  each  side,  or 
about  14  in.  on  one  side  and  40  in.  on  the  other. 

K — Curves  are  those  which  are  bent  beyond  1  iu  4,  but  not  to  exceed  the  half  circle  (diameter  not  less  than 
12  in.).  Example,  pane  75  in.,  depth  about  24  in. 

E — Curves  not  to  exceed  the  quarter  of  a  circle  at  each  side  (depth  of  bend  not  less  than  6  in.),  the  bent  part 
not  less  than  one-third,  and  the  flat  not  more  than  two-thirds.  Example,  pane  72  in.,  bend  12  in.  each  side, 
center  flat  48  in. 

I11  ordering  specify  width  (measurement  around  curve)  first,  and  then  the  height.  We  prefer  pattern  or 
template  of  sweep  in  all  cases. 

*Plate  and  window  glass  not  exceeding  quarter  circle. 


Our  Clamp  System 
Plate  Glass 
Store  Fronts 

^pHESE  are  not  only  “things  of  beauty,” 
but  are  an  illustration  of  the  only  prac¬ 
tical  improvement  made  in  store  front  glass 
for  many  years  past. 

The  edges  of  the  plate  glass  being  pre¬ 
pared  in  our  shop,  the  lights  are  placed  in 
position,  then  fastened  together  by  means 
of  patent  clamps  inserted  in  holes  which 
have  been  bored  in  the  glass  for  this  pur¬ 
pose,  thus  forming  a  handsome,  modern, 
brilliant  store  front  which  shows  the  goods 
offered  for  display  to  the  very  best  ad¬ 
vantage. 

The  clamps,  though  very  strong,  are  so 
small  as  to  be  scarcely  noticeable,  and,  the 
usual  posts  or  bars  being  absent,  the  vision 
from  any  view-point  is  practically  unob¬ 
structed. 

Increased  cost  over  ordinary  plate  glass  for 
store  fronts  is  not  so  great  as  might  be 
imagined. 


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James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Prices  of  Colored  Glass,  Etc. 


Plain 

ruby,  single-thick,  cut 

to  size  . 

Per  sq.  ft. 

. 3oc 

a 

“  double-thick 

.  35c 

a 

blue,  single-thick 

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. 20c 

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cathedral,  all  colors 

a 

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“  variegated,  in 

sheets  only 

. 20c 

Special  prices  in  original  stock  sizes  in  case  lots 

on  all  the  above 


Each  stock  size  case  (except  plain  and  variegated  cathedral) 

contains  ioo  square  feet 

Cathedral  and  variegated  cathedral  contain  approximately, 

in  case  lots,  350  square  feet 
Approximate  size,  in  cases,  30x80 


Per  sq.  ft. 

y2  -inch  rough  plate  glass,  cut  to  size  .......  40c 

34  -inch  “  “  “  70c 

1 -inch  “  “  “  90c 


Boxing  extra  on  any  of  the  above,  when  cut  to  size 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


201 


Official  Price  List  for  Beveling 

JULY  1,  1899 

Price  per  Plate  for  Beveling  Plate  Glass 


SIZE  OF  BEVEE 


Inches 

l/i  Inch 

Inch 

1  Inch 

Inches 

1%  Inches 

1  yi  Inches 

2  Inches 

6 

.30 

.36 

.42 

.54 

.60 

.72 

.84 

8 

.40 

.48- 

.56 

.72 

.80 

.96 

1.12 

10 

.54 

.64 

.78 

.98 

1.12 

1.32 

1.52 

12 

.68 

.80 

1. 

1.24 

1.44 

1.68 

1.92 

14 

.82 

.96 

1.22 

1.50 

1.76 

2.04 

2.32 

16 

.96 

1.12 

1.44 

1.76 

2.08 

2.40 

2.72 

18 

1.10 

1.28 

1.66 

2.02 

2.40 

2 .76 

3.12 

20 

1.24 

1.44 

1.88 

2.28 

2.72 

3.12 

3.52 

22 

1.38 

1.60 

2.10 

2.54 

3.04 

3.48 

3.92 

24 

1.52 

1.76 

2.32 

2.80 

3.36 

3.84 

4.32 

26 

1.66 

1.92 

2.54 

3.06 

3.68 

4.20 

4.72 

28 

1.80 

2.08 

2.76 

3.32 

4. 

4.56 

5.12 

30 

1.94 

2.24 

2.98 

3.58 

4.32 

4.92 

5.52 

32 

2.08 

2.40 

3.20 

3.84 

4.64 

5.28 

5.92 

34 

2.22 

2.56 

3.42 

4.10 

4.96 

5.64 

6.32 

56 

2.36 

2.72 

3.64 

4.36 

5.28 

6. 

6.72 

38 

2.50 

2.88 

3.88 

4.62 

5.60 

6.36 

7.12 

40 

2.64 

3.04 

4.10 

4.88 

5.92 

6.72 

7.52 

42 

2.78 

3.20 

4.32 

5.14 

6.24 

7.08 

7.92 

44 

2.92 

3.36 

4.54 

5.40 

6.56 

7.44 

8.32 

46 

3.06 

3.52 

4.76 

5.66 

6.88 

7.80 

8.72 

48 

3.20 

3.68 

4.98 

5.92 

7.20 

8.16 

9.12 

50 

3.34 

3.84 

5.20 

6.18 

7.52 

8.52 

9.52 

52 

3.48 

4.14 

5.54 

6.54 

7.88 

8.92 

9.96 

54 

3.62 

4.44 

5.86 

6.90 

8.24 

9.32 

10.40 

56 

3.76 

4.74 

6.18 

7.26 

8.60 

9.72 

10.84 

58 

3.90 

5.04 

6.50 

7.62 

8.96 

10.12 

11.28 

60 

4.04 

5.34 

6.82 

7.98 

9.32 

10.52 

11.72 

62 

4.18 

5.64 

7.14 

8.34 

9.68 

10.92 

12.16 

64 

4.32 

5.94 

7.46 

8.70 

10.04 

11.32 

12.60 

66 

4.46 

6.24 

7.78 

9.06 

10.40 

11.72 

13.04 

68 

4.60 

6.54 

8.10 

9.42 

10.76 

12.12 

13.48 

70 

4.74 

6.84 

8.42 

9.78 

11.12 

12.52 

13.92 

72 

7.14 

8.74 

10,14 

11.48 

12.92 

14.36 

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7.76 

9.36 

10.90 

12.38 

13.96 

15.54 

76 

8.38 

9.98 

11.66 

13.28 

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10.60 

12.42 

14.18 

16.04 

17.90 

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13.18 

15.08 

17.08 

19.08 

82 

10.24 

11.84 

13.94 

15.98 

18.12 

20.26 

84 

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12.46 

14.70 

16.88 

19.16 

21.44 

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13.08 

15.46 

17.78 

20.20 

22.62 

88 

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12.10 

13.70 

16.22 

18.68 

21.24 

23.80 

90 

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12.72 

14.32 

16.98 

19.58 

22.28 

24.98 

20.54 

21.44 

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15.56 

16.18 

16.80 

17.74 

18.50 

19.26 

20.02 

23.34 

24.38 

25.42 

26.46 

26.16 

27.34 

28.52 

29.70 

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24.14 

27.50 

30.88 

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25.10 

28.60 

32.12 

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18.74 

22.40 

26.06 

29.72 

33.36 

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19.40 

23.20 

27. 

30.80 

34.60 

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27.94 

31.88 

35.84 

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24.80 

28.88 

32.98 

37.08 

112 

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29.84 

34.08 

38.32 

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30.80 

35.18 

39.56 

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22.70 

23.36 

27.22 

28.02 

31.74 

32.70 

36.26 

37.36 

40.80 

42.04 

120 

24. 

28.82 

33.64 

38  46 

43.28 

Discounts  furnished  on  application 


202 


James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Price  per  Plate  for  Beveling  Plate  Glass— Continued 


United 

SIZE  OF  BEVEL 

Inches 

1  Inch 

1^  Inches 

1J4  Inches 

1  Yi  Inches  I 

2  Inches 

122 

25.40 

30.50 

35.60 

40.70 

45.80 

124 

26.80 

32.18 

37.56 

42.94 

48.32 

126 

28.20 

33.86 

39.52 

45.18 

50.84 

128 

29.60 

35.54 

41.48 

47.42 

53.36 

130 

31. 

37.20 

43.40 

49.60 

55.80 

132 

32.40 

38.88 

45.36 

51.84 

58.34 

134 

33.80 

40.56 

47.32 

54.08 

60.86 

136 

35.20 

42.24 

49.28 

56.32 

63.38 

138 

36.60 

43.92 

51.24 

58.56 

65.90 

140 

38. 

45.60 

53.20 

60.80 

68.42 

142 

39.40 

47.28 

55.16 

63.04 

70.94 

144 

40.80 

48.96 

57.12 

65.28 

73.46 

146 

42.20 

50.64 

59.08 

67.52 

75.98 

148 

43.60 

52.32 

61.04 

69.76 

78.50 

150 

45. 

54. 

63. 

72. 

81. 

152 

59.20 

69. 

78.80 

88.58 

154 

64.24 

74.88 

85.52 

96.14 

156 

69.28 

80.76 

92.24 

103.70 

158 

a 

74.32 

86.64 

98.96 

111.26 

160 

79.36 

92.52 

105.68 

118.82 

162 

Cfl 

84.40 

98.40 

112.40 

126.40 

164 

V 

89.44 

104.28 

119.12 

133.96 

166 

94.48 

110.16 

125.84 

141.50 

168 

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99.52 

116.04 

132.56 

149.08 

170 

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104.56 

121.92 

139.28 

156.64 

172 

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109.60 

127.80 

146. 

164.20 

174 

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114.64 

133.68 

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Price  per  Plate  for  Beveling  Plate  Glass— Continued 


United 

SIZE  OF  BEVED 

Inches 

1  %  Inches 

\y±  Inches 

2  Inches 

242 

900. 

930. 

960. 

244 

930. 

960. 

990. 

246 

960. 

990. 

1020. 

248 

990. 

1020 

1050. 

250 

1020. 

1050. 

1080. 

For  2/  inch  bevel,  add  /  to  2  inch  list  price 


2>4  “ 

“  y  to  2  “ 

21/  “ 

“  y%  to  2  “ 

3 

“  )4  to  2  “ 

Angles,  inward  miters,  in-curves  and  all  difficult  patterns,  extra  price 
All  odd-sized  plates  charged  as  even  inches 
Bent  plates,  convex  or  concave  sides,  special  discount 


Grinding  and  Polishing  Hand  Holes 


To  5  square  feet  in  plate  (not  difficult) . each  $1.50 

To  10  “  “  “  “  . .  “  2.00 

To  20  “  “  “  “  .  “  3.00 

Over  20  square  feet  in  plate . Special  price 


Difficult  holes,  special  price 


Drilling  Holes  in  Plate 


Up  to  /  inch  diameter . .  each  $0.12 

X  to  '/2  “  “  “  .30 

14  to  /  “  “  “  .60 

/  to  1  “  “  “  1.25 

1  to  \y2  “  “  . each  $2.00  to  3.00 

Over  1  y2  inches  in  diameter . Special  price 


Drilling  holes  in  plates  thicker  than  y  inch,  special  price 


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Grinding  and  Polishing  Edges  on  Quarter-Inch  Plate 


Up  to  24  inches  long,  PER  INCH 

not  over  12  in.  wide . 1  cent 

Up  to  48  inches  long, 

not  over  24  in.  wide . 1 %  cents 

24  to  36  in.  wide . 2  cents 

36  to  48  in.  wide . 3  cents 

Up  to  72  inches  long, 

not  over  12  in.  wide . 1)4  cents 

12  to  24  in.  wide . 1)4  cents 

24  to  36  in.  wide . 2)4  cents 

36  to  4S  in.  wide . 3)4  cents 

Up  to  96  inches  long, 

not  over  24  in.  wide . 2  cents 

24  to  36  in.  wide . 3  cents 

36  to  48  in.  wide . 3 )4  cents 

48  to  60  in.  wide  . \}4  cents 


Up  to  120  inches  long,  PER  INCH 

not  over  24  in.  wide . 3  cents 

24  to  36  in.  wide . 3)4  cents 

36  to  48  in.  wide .  \)4  cents 

48  to  60  in.  wide . 3)4  cents 

Up  to  144  inches  long, 

not  over  24  in.  wide . 3)4  cents 

24  to  36  in.  wide . 4 %  cents 

36  to  48  in .  wide . 5  cents 

48  to  60  in.  wide . 6  cents 

Up  to  168  inches  long, 

not  over  24  in.  wide . 4  cents 

24  to  36  in.  wide . 5  cents 

36  to  48  in.  wide  ....  .  .5)4  cents 

48  to  60  in.  wide  ....  .  .6)4  cents 


Plates  larger  than  60x168,  special  price 

Plates  )4  inch  thick . double  )4  in.  price 

Plates  )4  inch  thick.  .  .four  times  )4  in.  price 

Plates  1  inch  thick . six  times  )4  in.  price 

Plates  over  1  inch  thick . special  price 


Grinding  edges  without  polishing,  one-half  of  above  prices 
Grinding  and  polishing  edges  of  beveled  plates,  one-lialf  of  )4  inch  G.  &  P.  price 


Silvering  and  Re-Silvering 

Silvering 

Plate,  Germans,  Window  Glass,  etc. 


Plates  containing  less  than  )4  foot . each,  $0.08 

PER  P'OOT 

Plates  containing  y2  foot  up  to  10  square  feet .  $0.20 

“  “  10  to  20  square  feet  . .  . .  . 30 

“  “  20  to  40  “  “  40 

“  “  40  to  50  “  “  50 

“  “  50  to  60  “  “  60 

“  “  60  to  75  “  “  80 

“  “  75  to  100  “  “  1.00 

“  “  100  to  120  “  “  1.50 


Re-Silvering 

Add  8  cents  per  square  foot  to  above  prices 

Germans,  window  glass  or  shocks  silvered  or  re-silvered  at  owner’s  risk  of  breakage 

N.  B.— Where  more  than  the  usual  quantity  of  blocking  or  polishing  is  necessary,  an  extra 

charge  will  be  made  for  the  extra  time  required 

N.  B. — All  odd-sized  plates  beveled,  ground  and  polished,  silvered,  or 
re-silvered,  charged  as  even  inches 


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Price  List  of  American  Looking  Glass  Plate  (Shocks) 

February  1,  1898 


SIZE 

Price 

per 

Light 

No. 
Lights 
in  Box 

SIZE 

Price 

per 

Light 

No. 

Lights 
in  Box 

4/2  x  7 

$0.14 

.230 

10  x  18 

$0.90 

40 

5x8 

.18 

180 

10  x  20 

1.00 

36 

6x8 

.21 

150 

10  x  22 

1.10 

33 

7x9 

.28 

115 

10  x  24 

1.20 

30 

8  x  10 

36 

90 

10  x  26 

1.35 

28 

8%  x  10J* 

.44 

81 

10  x  28 

1.45 

26 

8  x  12 

.42 

75 

10  x  30 

1 .65 

24 

9  x  12 

.47 

67 

10  x  32 

1.85 

23 

10  x  14 

.60 

52 

10  x  34 

2.00 

21 

10  x  17 

.81 

43 

10  x  36 

2.10 

20 

10%  x  17 

87 

40 

12  x  22 

1.30 

27 

12  x  18 

1.00 

34 

12  x  24 

1.50 

25 

12  x  20 

1.15 

30 

12  x  26 

1.60 

23 

13  x  22 

1.45 

25 

12  x  28 

1.80 

22 

14  x  24  ' 

1 .65 

22 

12  x  30 

2.10 

20 

15  x  26 

2.40 

19 

12  x  32 

2.20 

19 

16  x  28 

2.80 

16 

12  x  34 

2.30 

18 

18  x  30 

3.20 

14 

12  x  36 

2.60 

17 

18  x  32 

3.50 

13 

Price  List  of  Special  Sizes 


SIZE 

PRICE 

Each 

SIZE 

PRICE 

Each 

SIZE 

PRICE 

Each 

9  x  16 

$0.72 

16  x  24 

$2.15 

20  x  40 

$5.47 

10  x  12 

.61 

16  x  26 

2.62 

20  x  48 

6.75 

10  x  15 

.75 

16  x  30 

2.97 

22  x  24 

3.17 

10  x  16 

.87 

16  x  32 

3.17 

22  x  26 

3.42 

12  x  14 

.91 

16  x  34 

3.42 

22  x  28 

3.70 

12  x  16 

1.03 

16  x  36 

3.57 

22  x  30 

4.20 

12  x  40 

3.10 

16  x  38 

3.87 

22  x  34 

4.92 

13  x  26 

1.94 

16  x  40 

4.48 

22  x  36 

5.47 

14  x  16 

1.21 

18  x  20 

2.03 

22  x  48 

7.70 

14  x  18 

1.34 

18  x  22 

2.49 

24  x  24 

3.70 

14  x  20 

1.50 

18  x  24 

2.62 

24  x  26 

3.80 

14  x  22 

1.70 

18  x  26 

2.78 

24  x  28 

4.20 

14  x  26 

2.03 

18  x  28 

3.22 

24  x  30 

4.62 

14  x  28 

2.35 

18  x  34 

3.87 

24  x  32 

4.92 

14  x  30 

2.62 

18  x  36 

4.20 

24  x  36 

5.47 

14  x  32 

2.78 

18  x  40 

4.92 

24  x  40 

6.75 

14  x  34 

2.97 

18  x  42 

5.00 

25  x  30 

5.47 

14  x  36 

3.17 

20  x  22 

2.78 

26  x  28 

4.92 

14  x  44 

4.10 

20  x  24 

2.97 

26  x  30 

5.47 

15  x  18 

1.44 

20  x  26 

3.17 

26  x  40 

7.70 

15  x  22 

1.85 

20  x  28 

3.42 

28  x  30 

5.47 

15  x  24 

2.03 

20  x  30 

3.70 

28  x  32 

6.75 

15  x  30 

2.78 

20  x  32 

4.20 

28  x  34 

6.75 

16  x  20 

1.77 

20  x  34 

4.30 

30  x  36 

7.60 

16  x  22 

1.94 

20  x  36 

4.92 

From  50  to  60  square  feet  in  a  box 


Size 

10 

12 

14 

16 

18 

20 

22 

24 

Price  List  of 

12 

14 

$0.65 

.80 

$1.00 

$1.20 

Crystal  Plate 

16 

18 

.90 

1.10 

1.20 

1.35 

1.35 

1.65 

$1.60 

1.75 

$2.30 

20 

1.25 

1.50 

1.85 

2.10 

2.45 

$3.05 

Odd  and  fractional  parts  of  inches 

22 

1.55 

1.80 

2.15 

2.45 

3.00 

3.40 

$3.90 

charged  next  larger  size. 

24 

1.70 

1.95 

2.35 

2.75 

3.25 

3.70 

4.25 

$4.65 

26 

2.05 

2.55 

2.60 

3.00 

3.55 

4.10 

4.60 

5.15 

28 

2.30 

2.60 

2.95 

3.35 

3.85 

4.40 

5.10 

5.85 

30 

2.45 

2.80 

3.50 

3.75 

4.10 

4.80 

5.50 

6.25 

Subject  to  Discount 


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James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Plate  and  Window  Glass 

Making 

PLATE  GLASS 

PLATE  GLASS  is  of  wholly  different  manufacture  and 
slightly  different  material  from  window  glass;  it  is  a 
double  silicate  of  lime  and  soda  or  potash.  It  is  cast  in 
large  sheets,  sometimes  as  large  as  12x20  feet  in  size,  then 
polished  to  a  high  degree  of  perfection.  The  glass  is  9-16 
of  an  inch  in  thickness  when  cast;  but,  as  each  light  is  ground 
down  until  all  imperfections  of  surface  are  removed,  the 
thickness  of  the  polished  plate  varies  from  3-16  to  7-16.  For 
ordinary  glazing  and  mirror  plate  no  extra  charge  is  made 
for  selecting  heavy  plate  within  the  ordinary  limits;  but 
plate  y2,  1,  1 %  and  inches,  which  is  only  made  to 

order,  is  very  much  more  expensive. 

Three- sixteenths  plate  is  more  valuable  than  heavier 
weights,  for  the  reason  that  but  little  is  produced  and  that 
a  large  excess  of  labor  in  grinding  down  is  necessary.  We 
estimate  the  value  of  this  at  fifteen  per  cent  above  the  price 
of  ordinary  thickness. 

Quotations  on  plate  glass  apply  to  regular  glazing 
quality;  selected  plate  glass  for  mirrors  or  other  purposes 
will  be  subject  to  a  moderate  extra  charge. 

WINDOW  GLASS 

The  manufacture  of  glass  (for  building  purposes)  covers 
a  number  of  distinct  varieties;  some  have  already  been 
mentioned.  The  best  known  are  blown  glass  (window  glass) 
and  plate  glass,  such  as  is  ordinarily  used  for  store  fronts  and 


mirrors. 


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207 


Window  glass  is  a  silicate  of  lime  or  potash,  the  pro¬ 
portions  of  which  vary  in  different  factories  to  some  extent. 
The  following  is  “  batch  ”  used  by  well  known  manufacturers 
and  considered  desirable: 

100  lbs.  white  sand  i  lb.  carbon  (charcoal) 

42  lbs.  sulphate  of  soda  (“salt  cake”)  ^  lb.  arsenic 

37  lbs.  ground  limestone 

A  small  portion  of  “cullet”  (broken  glass)  is  also  used 
with  the  “batch”  to  facilitate  the  process,  and  also  to  pro¬ 
tect  the  pots  or  tanks  from  the  destructive  effects  of  the 
mixture  used. 

The  glass  is  blown  by  collecting  a  quantity  of  the  molten 
“metal”  on  the  end  of  a  blow-pipe  about  five  feet  in  length, 
and  blowing  it  much  as  a  child  blows  a  soap-bubble,  the 
“roller”  so  produced  being  fashioned  with  extreme  dexterity 
and  skill  into  a  cylinder,  the  length  of  which,  usually  from 
four  to  eight  feet,  is  a  little  in  excess  of  the  length  of  the 
sheet  to  be  made,  and  the  circumference  equal  to  the  width 
of  the  same,  sometimes  five  feet.  This  “roller”  is  broken  off 
as  neatly  and  quickly  at  the  end  as  though  cut,  by  simply 
throwing  around  it  a  thread  of  molten  glass  and  then  touch¬ 
ing  the  heated  point  wih  a  cold  iron.  The  “roller”  is  then 
split  along  one  side  and  reheated  until  sufficiently  plastic  to 
enable  it  to  be  spread  out  into  a  flat  sheet,  or  rather  partially 
flat,  for  it  is  very  seldom  that  a  light  of  window  glass  is 
quite  flat,  the  “bow”  in  large  lights  being  sometimes  an  inch 
or  more. 

Window  glass  is  made  in  “single”  thickness,  which  is 
about  one-twelfth  of  an  inch,  and  “double”  thickness,  about 
one-eighth  of  an  inch;  neither  measure  is  exact,  however,  as 
the  blower  is  only  guided  by  his  judgement  in  making  it,  and 
the  lights  vary  considerably. 

The  glass  is  assorted  into  different  grades,  “  AA,”  “  A,” 
“  B,”  and  “  C,”  which  differ  only  in  degree  of  perfection,  as 
all  are  made  alike.  “AA”  is  the  best  grade,  “A”  being  the 
grade  most  commonly  used  for  glazing  purposes. 


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James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


Window  Glass 


The  cut  on  opposite  page  will  give  you  an  idea  of  our  extensive  pur¬ 
chases  of  window  glass.  This  order  for  125  cars  was  placed  December 
5,  1895,  and  was  absolutely  the  largest  order  of  window  glass  ever  placed 
at  one  time  up  to  that  date.  Since  then  our  purchases  have  increased 
even  larger  in  proportion.  We  are  the  largest  individual  handlers  of 
window  glass  in  the  United  States — are  manufacturers  as  well  as  jobbers. 
We  carry  in  our  Chicago  warehouses  the  largest  stock  of  window  glass 
in  this  country,  which  at  some  periods  will  run  as  high  as  125,000  boxes 
(300  cars),  and  seldom  under  50,000  boxes  (125  cars).  This  statement 
can  be  verified  by  any  manufacturer.  The  foregoing  statement  should 
convince  you  that  we  are  “The”  source  of  supply  in  this  line.  With  such 
an  enormous  stock  constantly  on  hand,  we  are  prepared  to  fill  practically 
any  and  all  orders  on  short  notice. 

We  make  a  specialty  of  carrying  in  stock  a  special  brand  of  picture 
glass,  “Selected  Belgium  Picture  Glass,”  which  is  the  best  on  the  market. 
Each  and  every  light  of  glass  in  a  box  is  very  carefully  selected,  and,  to 
prevent  its  being  scratched,  paper  is  packed  between  each  light.  We  also 
carry  a  large  line  of  “American  Made  Picture  Glass”  of  AA  quality, 
which  is  especially  selected  for  this  trade,  and  has  paper  packed  between 
each  light.  This  compares  favorably  with  the  Belgium  glass,  and  is  much 
less  expensive. 

Special  attention  is  given  to  orders  for  selected  glass  required  for 
show  cases,  bookcases,  residences,  etc. 


Polished  Plate  Glass 

We  carry  one  of  the  largest  stocks  of  plate  glass  in  the  country, 
averaging  300,000  feet  all  the  year  around,  and  can  fill  almost  any  kind 
of  an  order  within  two  or  three  days. 

We  particularly  call  your  attention  to  the  high  quality  of  plate  glass 
carried  in  stock  for  fine  residences,  stores,  etc.;  also  a  superior  grade  for 
mirror  purposes. 


WORTHY  OF  NOTICE 


A  Gigantic  Order. —  A  window  glass  order  of  almost  incredible  size.  Impossible  except  to  the  “Leaders 
Three  double-header  trainloads,  125  cars,  purchased  by  the  James  H.  Rice  Co.  in  one  order 
Special  inducements  always  offered  for  carload  orders 


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James  H.  Rice  Co.,  Chicago 


We  have  furnished  the  entire  plate  glass  required  for  the  following 
well-known  buildings  in  Chicago  : 

The  Masonic  Temple  (21  stories  high)  .  .  $75,000  glass  contract 

Marshall  Field  &  Co.  (wholesale)  ....  50,000  “ 

J.  V.  Farwell  &  Co.  (wholesale)  .  .  .  50,000  “ 

The  Auditorium  Annex,  Chicago  ....  20,000  “ 

Stock  Exchange  Building  .....  50,000  “ 

Lake  Shore,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific  Ry.  $3,000,000  depot  30,000  “ 

New  York  Life  Insurance  Co.  Building  .  .  .  30,000  “ 

Also  for  various  other  prominent  buildings  in  Chicago. 

In  consideration  of  our  facilities  to  furnish  plate  and  window  glass  at 
lowest  market  rates,  we  would  be  pleased  to  have  you  submit  your 
requirements  in  this  line  for  our  prices. 

In  ordering  plate  glass  it  is  well  for  you  to  note  the  following: 

Odd  and  fractional  parts  of  inches  are  charged  at  the  price  of  the 
next  highest  even  number.  As  an  illustration,  41  X75  charged  as  42x76. 
Irregular  shaped  glass,  or  glass  cut  to  pattern,  will  be  charged  as  it  squares. 
No  special  thickness  guaranteed;  but  when  heavy  plate  is  required,  and  so 
ordered,  care  will  be  exercised  in  selecting  the  heaviest  in  stock  at  the  time. 

Discounts  apply  to  “glazing  quality”  only,  and  to  glass  of  ordinary 
thickness.  Selected  glass  and  special  thickness  charged  at  special  prices. 

Glass  exceeding  the  sizes  comprised  in  the  tables  will  be  furnished  at 
special  prices. 

On  all  orders  amounting  to  less  than  $100  net,  or  for  less  than  three 
plates  of  whatever  value,  boxing  will  be  charged  at  the  rate  of  8  cents  per 
square  foot,  lid  measurement,  said  measurement  to  be  six  inches  larger 
each  way  than  the  widest  and  the  longest  plates  in  the  case. 


To  Approximate  Weight  of  Polished  Plate 

Glass  Boxed 


Extend  the  glass  at  3  y2  lbs.  per  square  foot.  Weight  of  box  equals 
the  contents  of  a  plate  of  greatest  width  and  length  of  those  packed 
therein,  multiplied  by  ten.  Thus: 


1  plate  36  x  96  inches 
1  plate  60  x  84  inches 
Size  of  box,  60  x  96  inches 


=  59  feet,  multiplied  by  3 
=  40  feet,  multiplied  by  10, 


equals  206  *4  lbs. 
equals  400  lbs. 


606  lbs. 


ONE  OF  OUR  FIVE  WAREHOUSES 


Warehouse  No.  1 


Warehouse:  34,  36,  38  and  40  South  Water  Street, 

Chicago,  U.  S.  A. 


mem 


INDEX 


PAGES 

A.rt  Glass,  leaded,  in  colors  and  clear .  3  to  16,  21  to  34 

Art  Glass,  leaded,  L’Art  Nouveau,  in  colors  and  clear . 17  to  20,  36  to  39 

Bent  Glass,  etc .  .  192  to  196 

Border  Lights .  96 

Crystal  Plate  Glass .  205 

Colored  Glass,  cathedral,  plain  colors,  etc .  200 

Chipped  Glass,  plain . .  61,  62 

Chipped  Glass,  fancy,  door  lights,  etc .  .  . 65  to  70,  79 

Checker  Boards,  mirror  effect .  64 

Colonial  Glass .  55 


Door  Lights,  etc.,  sand  blast  process .  71  to  78,  84  to  91 

Drilling  Holes  in  Glass .  60,  203 

Embossed,  etc.,  Plate  Glass  Table  Top .  63 

Enameled  Glass .  .  92,  93 


Florentine . 


53 


Glass  Signs . .  110  to  118 

Glass  Cutting  Machines,  for  cutting  circles,  etc .  .  186 

Glass  Cutting  Diamonds .  177  to  184 

Glass  Cutting  Steel  Wheels .  . , .  185 

Glass  Cutting  Boards .  .  . .  187 

Geometric  Chipped  Glass  .  82,  83 

Glaziers’  Points .  190,  191 

Grinding  and  Polishing  Edges  of  Plate  Glass .  204 


Lettering  on  Glass .  .  ...  60 

Lenticular  Glass  . . .  .  .  49 


Moss  Glass .  56 

Maze  Glass .  54 

Mirrors,  Amusement,  framed  .  .  120  to  126 

Mirrors,  Miscellaneous,  framed .  127  ta  163 

Mirrors,  Triplicate . . .  ...  156,  157,  160 

Mirrors,  Fancy,  etc .  . .  161  to  163 

Maze,  Colonial  and  Florentine,  illustrations .  100 

Maze,  Colonial  and  Florentine,  for  diffusion  of  light .  98 

Measurement  Table,  square  feet  in  glass . 199 

Majestic  Glass .  57 

Mitered  Chipped  Plate  Glass .  34,  80,  81 

Ondoyant  Glass . .  52 

Oceanic  Glass .  57 


Point  Driver .  190 

Prism  Glass  . .  50,  101  to  109 

Plate  Glass,  beveling  list . 201,  202,  203 

Plate  Glass  Department .  208 

Plate  Glass  Clamp  System . 197,  198 

Palace  and  Passenger  Car  Deck  Lights .  94 

Passenger,  Street  Car  and  Boat  Deck  Lights .  95 

Pattern  Glass,  Nos.  1,  2  and  3 . .  51,  57 


Rules,  Nippers,  etc . 188,  189 

Rough  Glass . . .  52,  200 

Ribbed  Glass,  plain  (for  Wire,  below) .  51 

Rippled  Glass  .  52 


Suggestions  to  Purchasers . 

Syenite  Glass . 

Shocks,  American  Mirrors  for  Show  Cases,  etc 

Silvering  and  Resilvering . 

Sash  Bars . 


59 

51 

205 

204 

164  to  176 


Venetian  Glass .  52 

Window  Glass,  American  and  imported .  206  to  208 

Wire  Glass,  ribbed .  41 

Wire  Glass,  polished .  40,  45,  46 

Wire  Glass,  maze  .  40 

Wire  Glass,  prismatic .  48 

Wire  Glass,  lenticular .  47 


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